Mid-20th Century Bold Moroccan Red, Blue, Tan, Yellow, Cream Handmade Wool Rug BB8473 6'2" × 8'4" $18,000

A second quarter 20th century Moroccan rug having a thin brown stripe surrounding an overall lozenge lattice containing concentric diamonds in a palette of red, blue, tan, yellow and ivory.

Vintage oriental rugs – they are essential objects of desire of not only vintage trend followers but all aficionados of beauty and sublime design. There is a good reason for such vast recognition as vintage carpets constitute the core of taste and artistry of the 20th century progressive thought. They are clearly defined by the past century’s celebration of new ideas, modern lifestyle and the Renaissance of all arts which happened about that time. The category of antique area rugs has many faces – there are numerous aspects such as historical period, style, fashion, culture, symbolism and philosophy which add up to form the dazzling array of vintage carpets.

From versatile flatweaves to shaggy hand-knotted area rugs or runners, Moroccan rugs are both decorative and functional. They are valued for their technical qualities, expert use of fibers, great tensile strength, and abrasion resistance. Without a doubt, the original tribal Moroccan rugs from the Doris Leslie Blau collection bring character and a touch of worldliness to an interior.