Description
Moroccan Handwoven Runner Geometric Design
This vintage rug is handwoven in Morocco by Berber woman with a brown geometric design on a creamy white background.
It has a kilim texture one side yet it is not reversible, as some kilims are. It has a hardwearing texture with beautifully aged design in subtle colour palette of brown and creams with a hint of pink.
This Moroccan runner has a large size of 155x280cm and is in excellent condition.
Handwoven Moroccan runner
Rug making is a female activity and it forms an integral part of the Berber communities. Knowledge and skills are passed from one generation to the next , foremother to daughter. Skills are acquired by observation and practice and require self discipline.
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Handwoven rugs
Typical for handmade rugs is that they do not necessarily have perfect symmetrical designs. They often have a free-flow design that the weaver invents while weaving. In this case the weaver used a traditional geometric design in a semi symmetrical pattern with a fine knot and hardwearing texture.
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Size and shape
This Moroccan Berber runner in size 155x280cm would work well as bedroom rug, living room rug or on a hallway or landing.
If you are in doubt about what size you ideally need, please find here some guidelines to help you make the right decision.
Underlay : When do I need underlay?
I recommended using underlay if your rug is fairly lightweight, like a kilim or a thin short-pile rug, that is placed on a hard surface like wood, laminate or tiles.
In such cases your rug may slide, which can cause a safety hazard. Underlay would prevent this and will keep your rug in place.
Underlay also provides extra cushioning which makes the rug more comfortable to walk on. What’s more, it offers noise-reduction properties and may even increase the longevity of your rug.
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Maintaining and caring for your rug
This Moroccan Berber runner is relatively low maintenance and only requires and occasional vacuum clean.
It is best to vacuum it on a lower setting and make sure you also do the reverse now and then as just as much dust accumulates there, as on the front.
Furthermore, it is sensible to give your rug a good shake outside every couple of months.
Stain Treatment
The quicker you deal with spills, the less chance there is of it staining.
The effective way to treat a spill, for example red wine, is to apply water to begin with to dilute the stain, followed by mopping it with a kitchen towel straight away.
Start from the outside of the stain and work inwards to limit the affected area, but do not rub the stain as this can damage the yarn. Once a carpet gets wet, it is important to dry it out thoroughly afterwards, to prevent the wool from rotting.
Don’t use any bleach or chemical treatments as they might take the stain out, but leave a white stain instead.
When in doubt, professional carpet cleaning will always remain the best choice. If you need advice on this, pleased get in touch.
Delivery and returns
Your online order will be dispatched with UPS within 5 working days. Worldwide shipping is available with a small surplus for remote areas.
You will receive a tracking number once your rug is on its way with a link to track your order.
If you are unhappy about your purchase, for whatever reason, you can return your item within 2 days of receiving your order for a full refund, minus delivery costs both ways.
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