How it is made
This large contemporary Moroccan African rug is a one-of-a-kind piece, defined by a mixed construction: a flat weave typical of kilims, enriched with raised short-pile sections. The background is a bluish grey, worked in a dense zigzag and stripe pattern. Rising from this calm ground are three columns of burgundy red and white wool. Each segment is filled with small, varying geometric motifs: checkerboards, chevrons, stripes.
Together they read like three textile totems, as if an archive of ancestral patterns had been translated into a minimalist language. When you look at it, there’s a strong tribal pull, with the deep maroon recalling the rich reddish-brown designs of henna tattoos.
Perfect for…
This is the ideal statement rug for sophisticated living room or open-plan space where you want a piece that tells a story. It works beautifully in a lounge with either light or dark sofas, paired with natural textures or richer fabrics like velvet (even better in ruby tones for a refined tone-on-tone effect). In a large bedroom it introduces colour in a discreet way, with an interesting balance between graphic rigour and ethnic vibrancy.
It sits wonderfully on resin and parquet floors, but also on stone. The grey-blue details pair easily with metal finishes and glass accents. This is a rug for those who love contemporary interiors built on a thoughtful mix of styles and influences, and for anyone who wants to share the story of a truly handcrafted piece.
The detail not to be missed
The very short fringes on all four sides frame the rug gently, underlining the design like a quiet border. Up close, you notice the beautiful imperfections, the tiny shifts in the rhythm of the patterns: living traces of the artisan’s hand in a rug conceived as a piece of contemporary textile art.