A monochrome pile carpet, 1980s, from the coastal region of central Morocco. The archaic-looking rug shows a beautiful color variation in the field, ranging from various shades of brown to a salt and pepper pattern in ivory and gray. In addition, the weaver has used a small amount of yellow, purple and green yarns that form a horizontal line running through the lower section of the field. The subtle but strong composition combined with the chunky surface results in a painterly, almost animal fur-like look. This piece is most likely from the western part of central Morocco, near the Boujad region, close to the Atlantic coast.

BOUJAD rugs are made by Arab tribes and Arabised Berber tribes but they are named after the town of Boujad. The surrounding region of this town lies in the western foothills of the Middle Atlas adjoining the Zaer tribal territory in the extreme western corner, and the town Beni Mellal at the northernmost edge of Western High Atlas. The knotted rugs have typically a low pile and are often made with mixed materials such as wool, cotton, textile scraps and industrial yarns. Their designs are often highly individual containing Berber motifs, motifs found in Rabat rugs, distorted checkerboard fields and gestural abstract patterns- all in lively colors.