Carpet, Berber - Carpet - 304 cm - 142 cm
Southern Morocco. Beni Ourain. These types of rugs/kilims all share the black, inwards oriented pointy shapes from the edges. Bright, sunny colours. The black weft threads give the colours an extra deep and vivid effect. The eight-pointed star is a common symbol in this area, the Salomo star. The symbol of wisdom. These southern nomads probably originate from Yemen. 1000 years ago. The last four photos show the back of the rug. Mid 20th century. Authentic rug.
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Southern Morocco. Beni Ourain. These types of rugs/kilims all share the black, inwards oriented pointy shapes from the edges. Bright, sunny colours. The black weft threads give the colours an extra deep and vivid effect. The eight-pointed star is a common symbol in this area, the Salomo star. The symbol of wisdom. These southern nomads probably originate from Yemen. 1000 years ago. The last four photos show the back of the rug. Mid 20th century. Authentic rug.
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