Old Zerbiya Carpet, Rabat, Morocco, 142 Cm X 290 Cm, Mid-19th Century, Extremely Rare

ZERBIYA CARPET, MOROCCO, RABAT, MID XIXth CENTURY Knotted wool and symmetrical knots.
Rare Moroccan carpet. Central field with double mihrab bordered by five borders with geometric patterns and oriental-inspired flowers.
# Rural art is mainly practiced by Berber artisans who are daily confronted with problems directly linked to nature with which they have an immediate and complex relationship.
They express their close contact with nature through the creation of rugs that turn out to be beautiful spontaneous masterpieces.
In addition, rural rugs represent an important repertoire of individual experiences and shared knowledge about the physical reality of nature.
# Urban art is rather based on symmetrical geometries which give birth to forms which are repeated endlessly.
They generally take the form of medallions whose center evokes "Al Kaaba" (the tomb of the prophet).
The lines on a carpet, for example, suggest the ebb and flow of Muslims who engage in orderly and rhythmic processions invoking God.
Floral patterns, leaves, plants remind Muslims of the promised life in paradise after death.
These various decorative elements emerge from Islamic art and beautifully enliven the surface of Moroccan rugs.
Eighteen colors make up this wonder. Slight wear, old restorations.
Dimensions: 142 cm wide x 287 cm long. # A Zerbiya carpet, lot 84, from the Bergé-St Laurent collection sold for € 9,920 on 10/31/2015 with a ban on leaving Moroccan territory, this type of carpet is considered heritage of Morocco (ditto for lot N ° 162)
Our model is a fine example of this group and of this wonderful knotting work, the beauty of this very beautiful bright and colorful piece will transcend your collection.
.Dimensions: Width: 142 cm (4'7 ") x Length 290 cm (9'6")
This carpet has been professionally and environmentally cleaned
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