Moroccan Wool Pile Carpet

Nothing in the field is left unattended. Red and gold diamonds see to that.

This pile carpet comes from the Taznakht district of southern Morocco, North Africa, and dates to the 20th century, in wool. Taznakht has a long reputation as a weaving center, where women make carpets like this for floors at home and for sale in the markets. At the center, a large stepped diamond in black and gold sits on red, with fields of smaller diamonds above and below. A wide border of crossed and hooked motifs runs around the edge, and a yellow fringe trails from one end. Over eight feet long.

Neutrals were discussed, presumably, and rejected.