Symmetry, softness, and rhythm in a glowing old Marmoucha. In small, tight knots of golden wool that have worn with age until they shine, the low pile is now blanket soft. It tells what resilient hand-spun local wool can do. Bejeweled banded lozenges are gray and lashed so that the bubble gum pink and lilac surprise but blend as well. Skill shows, too, in the edge detail where a modified sawtooth selvedge lets flecks of lilac echo. With a full, small border of protective triangles and a diamond chain. Years of use have lent patina and some repairs, including some small patches reknotteed in white cotton.  Subtle striped flatweave finishes either end and long braided fringe only one.

MATERIAL – Wool

DIMENSIONS – 10'4" by 6'2"  (measurement without fringe) 

ORIGIN – Vintage Beni Ourain, Middle Atlas

Shown with light from San Johnny.