Moorish carpet - 275 x 542 cm

Vintage Tuareg rug|Handwoven Mauritanian floor mat in reed, adorned with diamond patterns. This vintage Tuareg rug features a soft mauve-beige reed surface, divided into vertical panels by dark brown hand-stitched seams. Small diamond patterns, with delicate outlines, are scattered along its length. The result is a composition of understated elegance, evoking a textile – sober where other Tuareg rugs are laden with patterns, allowing the natural texture and fine stripes of the reed to express themselves fully. Its warm, muted colour palette and fine linear construction reflect generations of nomadic craftsmanship from the Sahara. Handwoven by Tuareg artisans in Mauritania, this rug is a traditional nomadic floor covering, once used inside tents for insulation, flooring, and decorative purposes. The strands of reed are hand-knotted into long panels and assembled with dark leather or fibre wrapping, with delicate diamond patterns integrated as discreet decorative accents. This piece bears the marks of time and wear, reflecting decades of use and the soft patina that only an authentic antique textile can possess. Its refined linear composition, soft and muted colour palette, and rare nomadic provenance make this vintage Tuareg rug an elegant centrepiece for interiors that value texture, history, and discreet artisanal craftsmanship. Authentic Tuareg craftsmanship. Each rug is entirely handwoven according to traditional Tuareg techniques passed down through generations by nomadic artisans from the Sahara and Sahel. The strands of reed are cut, dried, and hand-knotted into long vertical panels, assembled with dark leather or fibre wrapping – a technique unique to the making of Tuareg rugs, distinct from other traditions.