Vintage 1970s Boujaad Rug, 266 x 205 cm, V-268
Rare Vintage Boujaad Rug – Jewel-Toned Magenta & Emerald Expression
Circa 1970s · Handwoven in the Haouz Region, Morocco
One-of-a-Kind Collector’s Textile
This striking Boujaad rug is a bold celebration of color, femininity, and tribal symbolism.
Handwoven by Berber women artisans, its saturated magenta-violet field commands attention with confidence and warmth. The tone sits between deep raspberry and royal purple — rich, luminous, and unmistakably expressive.
Layered across this vibrant ground are emerald green, turquoise, blush coral, charcoal, and soft ivory motifs that create a jewel-like chromatic harmony.
This is not a quiet rug.
It is a statement piece with artistic presence.
✧ Structured Composition & Symbolic Medallions
The design is organized into a strong grid-like layout, divided into framed panels outlined in turquoise and mint green.
Two large central medallions — one in the upper field and one below — anchor the composition. These ornate forms combine:
Soft coral-pink curves
Deep teal and jade green elements
Charcoal accents for contrast
Ivory detailing that highlights the geometry
Smaller floral and tribal symbols repeat within each panel, creating rhythm and balance. The motifs echo protection, fertility, and ancestral identity — traditional themes in Boujaad weaving.
✧ A Dramatic Color Story
The magenta field is velvety and saturated, giving the piece a gallery-like presence.
Emerald and turquoise borders frame the rug beautifully, cooling the intensity of the purple and adding dimensional contrast.
The lower section introduces warm terracotta and muted coral tones, grounding the composition and softening the transition into the fringed edge.
Under natural light, the pile reflects subtle tonal shifts — from plum to raspberry to wine — adding depth and movement.
✧ Texture & Material
Woven in high-quality Atlas wool, the pile is plush and tactile, with a soft yet substantial hand feel.
The density provides structure while the age-softened fibers create warmth underfoot.
It holds space confidently — ideal for interiors that embrace:
Eclectic refinement
Modern maximalism
Art-forward contemporary spaces
Collector-led homes with bold palettes
✧ Authentic Vintage Character
As a genuine mid-20th-century Boujaad, minor asymmetries and tonal variations reflect its handmade origin.
Each knot was tied by hand.
Each pigment absorbed naturally into wool.
No factory repetition. No duplication.
This is textile art — expressive, feminine, and unapologetically vibrant.
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A jewel-toned heirloom from Morocco — powerful, rare, and entirely one of a kind.
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Measures and Feature:
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Size |
266 x 205 cm || 8.73 x 6.73 ft |
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Material |
100% sheep wool |
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Origin |
Hand-made in Morocco |
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Condition |
Vintage 70's. Excellent condition. |
We understand that investing in a custom-made rug is a significant decision, so we offer a flexible 3-part payment plan:
- 33% deposit at the start to begin production.
- 33% midway through the production process.
- The final 33% upon completion, just before shipping your rug.
To get started, simply email us at customrug@kenzaandco.com with:
- The link to the rug or design you want.
- Your desired size and any specific details (e.g., fringes, no fringes).
We will adjust the price accordingly, confirm all the details, and guide you through making the first 33% deposit to begin crafting your dream rug!
Boucherouite rugs:
Boucherouite rugs have the advantage of being washable with soap and water. Although it is true that domestic washing machines normally do not support so much weight of a wet rug, there are laundries with industrial machines adapted to this kind of weight. If you decide to hand wash it at home, just make sure that it is well rinsed and dried in the sun very well!
Beni ourain rugs / Azilal rugs:
For this type of rugs made of 100% natural untreated sheep's wool, you can vacuum it frequently, you just have to avoid rotating brushes. The first few days you may notice that your rug is shedding wool into balls and that the vacuum bag fills up quickly. This is a normal process that after a few days will stabilize.
Our tip for a home cleaning with natural products is to make a mixture with baking soda and coarse salt, spread the mixture on the rug and let it act for one or two hours, and vacuum well. The bicarbonate serves to neutralize and disinfect naturally and the salt drags away any dust deposited on the rug.
It is recommended that in the season of more sun, you take advantage to air the rug and give it the sun.
For small liquid stains (coffee, wine, tea ... etc) act immediately by applying directly the mixture of baking soda and salt (a small pile on), let it act for about 30 minutes, and vacuum! This mixture makes it absorb the liquids.
For a complete and deep cleaning, we recommend for any type of wool rug, to contact a specialized professional.
Vintage rugs are delicate pieces, and that is why we recommend cleaning with the vacuum cleaner in soft mode, and for a deep cleaning better take it to a professional.
How do I save my rug?
If you wish to save your Berber rug for a season, you can do so by rolling it up and sprinkling a mixture of baking soda, salt and lavender flowers on it in a closed cotton bag.
The baking soda acts as an odour neutralizer and disinfectant, the lavender flowers act as a natural insect repellent and give a pleasant aroma during the time it is rolled up. The salt will help you to drag this mixture when you vacuum it up the moment you are going to use it again!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to write to us at: hola@kenzaandco.com