Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13

Vintage Sahara Tuareg mat, 1980s handmade reed and leather 500x280 cm

$7,661.92
$10,774.5728% Off
£5,729.82
£8,057.5628% Off
€6,400
€9,00028% Off
CA$10,557.74
CA$14,846.8228% Off
A$11,518.21
A$16,197.4928% Off
CHF 6,098.83
CHF 8,576.4728% Off
MX$138,021.02
MX$194,092.0628% Off
NOK 77,671.93
NOK 109,226.1528% Off
SEK 71,025.21
SEK 99,879.2128% Off
DKK 48,743.59
DKK 68,545.6728% Off

About the Item

Rare vintage Tuareg mat handmade in the Sahara in the 1980s by nomadic artisans of the Tuareg people. This impressive artifact (500×280 cm) is made of woven reed and natural leather, according to ancestral techniques passed down orally for generations. Originally used inside nomadic tents to protect against the scorching heat and sand, Tuareg mats combine functionality and symbolic beauty. The geometric patterns engraved in the leather-such as lozenges and crosses-tell of the spirituality and cultural identity of the Saharan peoples. With its large size, this mat is perfect as a scenic element in modern interiors, showrooms, editorial sets or covered outdoor spaces. Understated, essential and authentic, it brings warmth and depth to any setting. In good vintage condition, shows signs consistent with age and use. Each Afolki mat is personally selected in Morocco for authenticity, integrity and cultural value. Ready shipping from Italy.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 110.24 in (280 cm)Length: 196.86 in (500 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1979
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Loria, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ST223TU Stuoia Tuareg - 500x280 cm1stDibs: LU9246237098792

More From This Seller

View All
Sahara Vintage Tuareg Mat, 1980s Woven Rush and Leather 480×290 cm
Located in Loria, IT
This rare vintage Tuareg mat was handmade in the Sahara in the 1980s by nomadic artisans of the Tuareg people. Woven from palm wood reeds and sewn with thin strips of natural leather...
Category

Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Tribal Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Leather, Rush

Vintage Tuareg Mat Sahara, 1950s - Woven rush and leather 467×205 cm
Located in Loria, IT
This rare Tuareg mat was handmade in the Sahara in the 1950s by nomadic artisans of the Tuareg people. Made of palm wood strips woven and sewn with strips of natural leather, it is a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Tuareg Mat Sahara, 1980s in Woven Rush and Leather 510×270 cm
Located in Loria, IT
This monumental vintage Tuareg mat was handmade in the Sahara in the 1980s by nomadic artisans from Mauritania. Composed of strips of palm wood interwoven with strips of natural leat...
Category

Late 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Rush

Vintage 1980s Tuareg mat made of reed and leather, Mauritania - 492 x 275 cm
Located in Loria, IT
Rare vintage Tuareg mat handmade in Mauritania in the 1980s. This imposing tribal artifact (492 x 275 cm) is woven with reed from the oases of the Sahara and finished with strips of ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Rush

Mat Tuareg Vintage Sahara 1980s Leather and Wood Woven 473x281 cm
Located in Loria, IT
Authentic Tuareg mat handmade in Western Sahara in the 1980s by weaving natural carved leather and palm wood strips. This artifact comes from nomadic communities in Mauritania and so...
Category

Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Tribal Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Berber Tuareg Rush and Leather Mat, 512x269 cm, Mauritanian, 1970s
Located in Loria, IT
This rare vintage Tuareg mat is a masterpiece of nomadic African craftsmanship, handmade in the 1970s in Mauritania by the Tuareg people of the Sahara. Woven with natural reed and em...
Category

Late 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Rush

You May Also Like

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Located in New York, NY
Morocco, circa 1940 Size: 16'2" x 10'6" (493 x 320 cm) Handwoven.
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Reed, Leather

Vintage Rare Oversize Mauritanian Sahara Tuareg Leather and Reed Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The carpets of the Tuareg, who are cattle herding nomads inhabiting a vast expanse of the Sahara desert, are among the most exciting group of weavings to appear on the market. These ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Located in New York, NY
Morocco, circa mid-20th century 14'0" x 8'4" (427 x 254 cm) Handwoven.
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Located in New York, NY
Morocco, circa 1940 Measures: 14'4" x 9'5" (437 x 287 cm) Handwoven.
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Located in New York, NY
Morocco, circa 1940 Handwoven Measures: 14'5" x 9'1" (439 x 277 cm).   
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Located in New York, NY
Morocco, circa mid-20th century Handwoven Measures: 14'9" x 10'5" (450 x 318 cm).
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed