Rug with ‘Tagine Pot’ Design
N°
06062
Period
Circa 1980
Origin
Azilal, Central High Atlas
Materials
Industrial Yarns — Wool
Status
Available
Size
160 x 100 cm5'3" x 3'3"
This cute little Azilal rug shows a directional pattern culminating into what appears to be the pot used to cook tagine, which is a traditional Moroccan dish. However, I cannot help looking at it as an abstract representation of an amiable, three-eyed, two-mouthed figure wearing a small black hat.