{"product_id":"zemmour-moroccan-handmade-kilim-rug","title":"Zemmour Moroccan Handmade Kilim Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique, one-of-a-kind tribal Moroccan weaving made by traditional weaving techniques. It has many attributes and characteristics that are recognisable Zemmour weavers' colour choices, construction, as well as design vocabulary. This flatweave kilim is particularly interesting as it was created and handwoven for the weaver's own use, rather than directly for commercial purposes.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMoroccan Zemmour Tribe and Weaving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique piece is a tribal flatwoven kilim rug that was handmade in Central Morocco, East of Rabat in the Middle Atlas region 20 to 30 years ago.  Morocco has it's own weaving traditions and heritage and a variety of pile and flatwoven rugs are created by the Berber tribes. Zemmour flatweave weavings are known to have characteristic horizontal stripes with a favourite use of rich reds, and raw materials of pure wool as well as cotton. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColours and Pattern of this Handwoven Kilim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is striking geometry in this piece as well as contrasting use of colour with red warps and wefts for the plainweave areas with supplementary weft wrapping in white cotton for decorative patterning. The outlining in black and accents of orange is captivating. The characteristic Zemmour decorative bands contains repeating hooked diamond lozenge motifs and the side borders \/ edging areas contains zig-zag and chevron-like patterning. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeaving Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlatwoven tribal pieces are rugs without knotted pile, but created essentially by plain weaving of weft threads across the kilim ( woven in and out across the warp threads).  Kilim flatweaves have geometric designs sometimes to great complexity. The strong horizontal bands contrast with the plain red backgroud and give an interesting visual, as well as textural impact. On the reverse of the kilim you can see the floating wefts from the supplementary weft technique and hence this kilim is not reversible, but has the advantage of a little more cushioning underneath! Zemmour kilims are known for the interplay between the plain and patterned surfaces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to place this Handwoven Moroccan Kilim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of it's versatile size this cheerful and eye-catching piece would look great hanging on a wall, by the side of a bed, in a snug reading area, home office or indeed in a kitchen. If using on a hardfloor we do recommend using a suitable underlay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 140 x 90cm \/ 4'7\" x 3'0\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness : 3-5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Wool, Handwoven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeft. Wool and Weft faced cotton \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 20-30 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081601192267,"sku":"TORM-1041-ZEMMOUR KILIM RUG-140 X 90CM","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Berber-zemmour-1.40x0.90m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283457","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/zemmour-moroccan-handmade-kilim-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}