Midcentury Moroccan Pile Rug in Bright Green, Purple, Red, Cream, Brown BB3689 5'7" × 13'7" $6,000

A second quarter 20th century Moroccan rug, the field with an abstract pattern overall of loosely-defined solid squares in red, purple and yellow, within a narrow fretwork border.

In modern times, the Berber weaving tradition has evolved to suit the contemporary market and it incorporates a wider mix of materials. Today, Berbers also weave rich and robust rag vintage area rugs that incorporate many bright colors. Beyond the tradition of the Berber tribes, Moroccan Rugs also come in an array of styles and patterns developed in distinct modes in different cities throughout the country. The patterns found in Moroccan antique oriental rugs developed in urban centers are quite different since weavers living in the cities traditionally had more exposure to wider influences, thanks to international trade. In places like Fez, Rabat, Tangier, and Marrakesh, Moroccan rug weavers were more likely to incorporate designs informed by Turkish and other international weaving traditions – floral designs, patterned borders, diamonds, etc.