Antique Moroccan - Boucherouitte Hallway Runner Wool Multicolor Rug
| Stock number | 22428 |
| Size | 5 ft 4 in x 8 ft (1.63 m x 2.44 m) |
| Origin | Morocco |
| Age | Circa 1940 |
| Style | Boucherouitte |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Moroccan - Boucherouitte Hallway Runner Wool Multicolor Rug, Circa Date: 1940s. This vibrant example of boucherouitte style weaving showcases the spontaneous, highly textural nature characteristic of these North African textiles. Woven primarily from salvaged wool and fabric scraps, the rug possesses a deep, shaggy pile that emphasizes its rustic, handmade origins. The composition features an energetic allover pattern of interlocking lozenges and diamond shapes, rendered in an intentionally asymmetrical manner. The structure is dense, allowing the individual knots and strips of fabric to create a highly tactile surface that shifts dramatically depending on the light. This lack of formal structure is precisely what lends these pieces their enduring modernist appeal. The palette is a dazzling celebration of saturated hues, utilizing every shade available to the weaver.