Earthbound Light
• Origin: Marmoucha region, Middle Atlas, Morocco
• Size: 304 x 185 cm (excluding fringes)
• Pile: Flatweave
• Technique: Wool and halfa (hassira) weaving
• Material: 100% wool and natural straw
• Condition: Very good vintage condition
• Finishing: Charcoal selvedges, thick braided wool fringes
Vintage Marmoucha Hassira Flatweave / 304 x 185 cm
This elegant vintage hassira from the Marmoucha region carries the quiet magic of sun-washed landscapes and ancestral rhythm. Woven with a blend of wool and halfa (straw), its palette glows in earthy tones, soft saffron yellow, pale peach, muted olive, ochre, and creamy beige, like a field gently faded by time. A tender touch of light terracotta, dusty rose, and charcoal grey lends contrast, subtle yet intentional.
The composition is grounded in harmony. Repeating rows of nested diamonds and horizontal bands unfold in perfect rhythm, their outlines delicately framed to create a layered, almost architectural depth. This symmetry breathes serenity into the kilim, while the interplay of straw and wool textures adds tactile nuance.
Charcoal selvedges frame the piece with quiet strength and thick braided wool fringes finish it with rustic charm. Rooted in nature, both in tone and material, this piece is a grounded expression of Marmoucha artistry, humble yet refined, timeless yet deeply of place.
Shipped with from Morocco
