Vintage Moroccan Berber Shag Wool Rug With Diamond Grid by Rug & Kilim, 1950-1959

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Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 5x9 vintage shag rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan collection. It features … Read more Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 5x9 vintage shag rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan collection. It features a sweeping diamond lattice and protective tribal motifs rendered in earthy chocolate brown against a plush, natural cream ground.

On the Design:

Among the most celebrated tribal textiles of North Africa, mid-century Moroccan Berber rugs are admired for their plush pile, ancient symbolism, and deeply personal artistic language. Made by indigenous women in the High Atlas Mountains, these thick-piled carpets depart from formal urban symmetry in favor of bold, highly intuitive geometric designs.

The present example is particularly notable for its sweeping, asymmetrical diamond lattice that playfully transitions into structured horizontal bands at one end. Rendered in earthy chocolate brown against an un-dyed cream wool field, the intersecting lozenge shapes traditionally symbolize feminine fertility and protection. As the eye travels across the carpet, the weaver introduces spontaneous tribal bars and scattered floating amulets, motifs historically woven to invoke watchful guardianship and deflect the evil eye. Curated with a specialized high-pile knotting technique developed for insulation against harsh mountain winters, the shaggy wool gives the graphic linework its distinctive, soft-focus expressiveness. The result is a weaving of exceptional personality—one that celebrates true indigenous craftsmanship while proudly preserving a visual language rooted in centuries of Moroccan tradition.

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This vintage Moroccan shag rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin. See less