Antique Moroccan Carpet

Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Morocco
Size: 200 x 300 cm

This extraordinary late 19th-century Moroccan rug is a rare masterpiece of North African Berber tribal textile art. Exemplifying the distinctive craftsmanship of the Atlas Mountain tribes, this piece blends flat-woven (kilim) structural bands with raised, hand-knotted pile details in a vibrant, architectural chessboard grid composition.

The main field is arranged in a dramatic multi-panel mosaic grid (checkerboard layout). Each rectangular compartment contains distinct geometric iconography, creating a rhythm of alternating saturated color blocks, diagonal chevron bands, and delicate embroidered tribal symbols.

A striking bridge between ancient North African tribal iconography and modern geometric abstraction, this late 19th-century Moroccan carpet is a true collector’s statement piece. Its versatile room-sized dimensions, extraordinary color interplay, and rich textural variety make it an ideal focal point for modern, bohemian, mid-century, or eclectic luxury interiors.

Stock No: 2785