Materials: Synthetically dyed wool on a cotton foundation
Construction: Flatwoven
Origin: Village use of bold synthetic dyes is characteristic of 1970s-90s; Contemporary
Wear: No signs of wear; appears unused and in good condition
Design: Repeating chevrons in bold colors are characteristic of Moroccan boucherouite rugs of the 1960s and 1970s. This rug represents a Turkish take on that popular African design.
Notes: Rugs of this size were woven for any number of uses in addition to floor covering; in particular, this size could have served to cover a bed, piece of furniture, or as a wall hanging.
Materials: Synthetically dyed wool on a cotton foundation
Construction: Flatwoven
Origin: Village use of bold synthetic dyes is characteristic of 1970s-90s; Contemporary
Wear: No signs of wear; appears unused and in good condition
Design: Repeating chevrons in bold colors are characteristic of Moroccan boucherouite rugs of the 1960s and 1970s. This rug represents a Turkish take on that popular African design.
Notes: Rugs of this size were woven for any number of uses in addition to floor covering; in particular, this size could have served to cover a bed, piece of furniture, or as a wall hanging.
