Vintage Berber Rug - 376 x 186 cm

Vintage carpet from the Middle Atlas|Handwoven wool carpet adorned with six rosette-shaped medallions on a powder pink background. This vintage carpet from the Middle Atlas stands out with a structured composition of six panels arranged in three rows of two. Each panel features, on a softly powder pink background, an ornamental rosette or floral motif, rendered in cream, verdigris, and pale gray tones. The finesse of the interior details gives each motif a unique character. Bands adorned with small clovers and plant motifs run between the rows, while a wide border, embellished with floral patterns in verdigris and cream, frames the whole. In places, a hint of fuchsia emerges, reflecting the original vibrancy of the colors from the past. Hand-knotted with thick wool, this carpet comes from the Beni Mellal-Khénifra region in the Moroccan Middle Atlas. It illustrates a refined and highly structured aspect of regional weaving, where medallions, floral motifs, and borders are crafted with remarkable precision. Decades of use have softened the color palette, giving it a gentle patina, as if polished by the sun, while the wool has acquired that subtle and irregular appearance typical of pieces that have stood the test of time. With its compartmentalized medallions and delicately faded shades of pink and verdigris, this vintage carpet from the Middle Atlas is a true collector's item, ideal for interiors that favor intricate patterns, a restrained color palette, and an authentic history. Authentic craftsmanship from the Middle Atlas, handmade. Each carpet is hand-knotted according to traditional Middle Atlas techniques: Berber women shape a dense wool pile row by row directly on the loom. In this model, the weaver has chosen a rigorously structured composition, isolating each medallion in...