What is a Moroccan rug?

A Moroccan rug is a weaving that has been traditionally woven by hand in the country of Morocco. Moroccan rugs are known for their bold colours and geometric designs.

What is a vintage Moroccan rug?

A vintage Moroccan rug is a rug that is anywhere between 30-100 years old. As it is likely to have been used in a family home, a vintage Moroccan rug may exhibit signs of wear including some fading, unravelled tassels or small repairs. These features often authenticate a genuine vintage rug.

What is a Beni Ouarain rug?

A Beni Ouarain rug is a rug that has been made by the Beni Ouarain tribes located in the Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco. These thick-piled rugs are invariably made from 100% undyed sheep's wool and often bear characteristic geometric designs.

Antique Silk Belt from Fez

£750.00

Description
This is a stunning woman's vintage belt (hzam) from Fes made of brocaded silk in the late 19^th century using a drawloom. A feature of this belt is that it has two main designs which blend almost seamlessly to make one long belt. The reverse also has two designs. This enabled the wearer to wear it in four different ways as only one design would be visible at any one time due to its length. The designs are traditional floral motifs woven in rich luxurious colours with the reverse showing a simple linear design on one half and plain woven fabric in a single colour on the other. The long warp fringes are braided and adorned with decorative metallic threads encasing the braids. Wear commensurate with age. A stunningly beautiful rare collector's piece which could also be displayed as attractive art work on a wall.

Circa late 19^th century
265 cm x 11 cm / 8' 8" x 4½"
650 g
Ref: BLT-FEZ-953

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About Fez belts rugs
Belts (hzam) were a very important item of clothing in Fez at the beginning of the 20^th century. Those in our collection are made of brocaded silk and made on a drawloom. The designs may have been based on Andalusian traditions as many artisans emigrated to Fez after the fall of Granada, the last Moorish foothold in Spain, in 1492. The 'Fez belts' as they are now known, have become very desirable collectible items for Westerners.

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