A spectacular and highly unusual kilim, 1990s, with a medium fine weft and a bold colorful composition framed by „flaming“ sawtooth edges. Countless variations in color and shape enrich the horizontally oriented pattern and turn it into it a vibrant and pulsating weaving. This flatweave most probably stems from the coastal region of central Morocco. The Boujad region was defined in the 1990s, named after the town of Boujad. Today, with an expanded view of it, the boundaries of the area defined then have shifted and expanded. Most important though, is that today’s weaving culture in central Morocco is still very much alive and diverse. Please note: There are fringes on the upper edge, which are not visible in this image.

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.