Vintage Handwoven and embroidered Amazigh Glaoui Runner

A rare and exceptional Amazigh Glaoui runner in black, cream, and yellow, with a muted red warp. Sourced from Telouet, it is created using a mixed weaving technique that combines flatweave and embroidery with sabra (plant silk). The intricate detailing, the subtle sheen of the sabra threads, and the carefully selected, nuanced colour palette give this runner an opulent and luxurious feel. The piece has a slight lean toward one side, which does not detract from its overall beauty. This rug reflects exceptional skill on the part of the weaver, requiring between three and four months of daily work.

With acknowledgement and gratitude for the woman weaver who conceptualised and crafted this unique item. Please take the time to discover more about the Amazigh ('Berber') weaving tradition here. 

Size: 310 cm x 85 cm.

Age: Early 2000s.

Material: Local handspun Moroccan wool, cotton, and sabra (cactus or plant silk) embroidery.

Condition: This runner is in exceptional vintage condition, having primarily been used as a wall hanging.

Please be advised that all items in our Vintage Collection are second-hand pieces, which means that they may have had significant previous use. Marks, stains, bumps, dents and wear that are cosmetic are part of the nature of vintage pieces and are therefore not recognised as defects. Only items where the function of the piece is impacted will be considered damaged. All cosmetic marks and signs of wear are part of the natural character of vintage pieces. If you are not comfortable with used or worn pieces, our standard collection may be more appealing.