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The Sunbound Matriarch: Aït Ouaouzguite Moroccan Masterpiece of Ancestral Power
$23,100
£17,607.22
€20,308.09
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About the Item
78296 Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 11'09 x 17'09. Woven by the Berber tribes of southern Morocco, this extraordinary Aït Ouaouzguite rug is a living archive of lineage, ritual, and feminine sovereignty. Hand-knotted entirely of wool in the Taznakht tradition, it reflects a culture where weaving was both spiritual practice and a social language. This is not decorative craft—it is encoded heritage, created for those who recognize that true luxury lies in meaning, not excess.
The exclusive composition unfolds as a rhythmic procession of geometric panels, each alive with tribal cadence and symbolic intent. Iconic chevrons, lozenges, concentric diamonds, and squared lattices move with deliberate energy, forming a visual chant across the surface. Esoteric motifs emerge with striking clarity: two human figures riding on horseback, hands-on-hips symbols of strength and autonomy, camels and frogs invoking journey and fertility, and protective Goz-eye forms designed to ward off unseen forces.
At the heart of the exceptional design lies a profound celebration of womanhood. The diamond forms—open at both ends—speak directly to conception and generative power. Smaller diamonds nested within larger ones traditionally foretell pregnancy, while certain lozenges act as spiritual traps, capturing malevolent energy before it can cross the threshold of the home. Every symbol is intentional, each one a testament to the matriarchal knowledge passed silently from weaver to weaver across generations.
The sumptuous palette completes the narrative with mineral, sunbaked intensity: burnt orange, mustard, ochre, camel, black, and ivory echo the landscapes of the High Atlas and Saharan plains. In a refined interior, this extraordinary masterpiece commands attention as both artwork and artifact—bold, expressive, and unmistakably rare. Collected not merely for its beauty but for its authority, this exquisite work of art is a statement of cultural fluency, prestige, and deeply rooted power.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Morocco.
Berber Tribes of Morocco. Taznakht. Ait Ouaouzguite.
Measures: 11'09 x 17'09.
Pile Height: 0.70 of an inch.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
- Creator:Berber Tribes of Morocco (Weaver)
- Dimensions:Width: 141 in (358.14 cm)Length: 213 in (541.02 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78296 Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 11 09 x 17 091stDibs: LU942948343622
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