Moroccan Wool Pile Carpet

A red field, a bright medallion, and a zigzag that refuses to sit still.

This pile carpet comes from the Taznakht district of southern Morocco, North Africa, and dates to the 20th century, made of wool. Taznakht is a long-established rug-weaving center, where women work on upright looms to produce carpets for their homes and for local markets. Two solid red panels with small diamonds flank an ivory center holding a stepped medallion. Bold zigzags in white, black and red march up both sides, within a border of small repeating motifs. Knotted fringe hangs from one end, and an orange band edges the sides. Just over five feet wide, just over eight long.

Try ignoring it. We have.