An outstanding Boujad runner, 1990s-2000s, displaying a flashy design. The weaver created a strong graphic composition in a runner format with sharp contrasts and a bold choice of colors. Once positioned in the right setting this rug shows a great effect.

Please note: This rug is published in the catalogue ‘RADICAL HARMONY’ found on the editorial page of this website.

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.