A colorful rug, 1990s, from the border region between the Rehamna and the Boujad region with a striking composition. The pattern begins with various flowing motifs scattered across the strawberry red field, and suddenly transforms into a square frame with symmetrically arranged motifs. Even though this rug is in fragmentary condition, the contrast in color, the abrashed field and the fine surface add to the attractiveness of this small gem.

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.