Berber Haik (Blanket)
N°
00826
Period
Circa 1990
Origin
Anti Atlas, Morocco
Materials
Cotton — Industrial Yarns — Wool
Status
Available
Size
290 cm x 130 cm9'6" x 4'3"
Flat-weaves of this kind are ascribed to the Mejjat tribe, which inhabit the southern portion of Anti Atlas mountains, close to the border of the Sahara desert.The blankets woven by this tribe are distinguished by an abundant use of curved wefts, which impose a peculiar dynamics to the composition. These typically employ a full spectrum of shades offered by alternating clusters of natural, undyed wool with dark goat hair. In this ‘mixed media’ version the weaver brilliantly employs a plethora of materials she had available, ranging from lurex to cotton mixed with other industrial fibres, creating a stunning ensemble of contrasting stripes of varying densities.