Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 41,0 x 34,5 (16.14” x 13.58”). This fabric has been professionally washed; excellent conditions. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North Africa. Their myths, legends and history span 9,000 years, back to the Proto-Mediterraneans. They have achieved unity by keeping up...
1970-80'. Wool; cm. 156,0 x 112,0 (61.82” x 44.09”). These fabrics have been professionally washed; excellent conditions. PERFECT Conditions This stunning Moroccan Berber Carpet coming from Akhnif. It was hand-woven knot by knot by the local Moroccan Woman in the area of Taznakht, high Atlas Mountains. This rug has...
Raffia Vinifera fibers. 1960'. Approximately cm. 55,0 x 130,0 (21.65 x 51.18 inches). The Kuba (or Bakuba) The Kuba (or Bakuba) peoples are famous for producing beautiful fabrics (Ntchaks) from fibers of the palm Raphia Vinifera. It is tough material, difficult to work with. It is soaked for weeks, then it is kneaded, in order to...
Mid 20th century. Wool; cm. 190,0 x 120,0 (78,80” x 47,24”). These fabrics have been professionally washed; excellent conditions. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North Africa. Their myths, legends and history span 9,000 years, back to the Proto-Mediterraneans. They have achieved...
1960′-1970′. Wool. Without fringes, approximately cm. 74,0 x 90,0 (29.13” x 35.43”). Tie and dye. Excellent conditions. For similar examples see: – page 139 of “African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent”, by John Gillow; – page 71 of “African Costumes and Textiles: From the Berbers...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 44,0 x 42,5 (17.32” x 16.73”). This fabric has been professionally washed; excellent conditions. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North Africa. Their myths, legends and history span 9,000 years, back to the...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 98,0 x 28,0 (38.58” x 11.02”). This fabric has been professionally washed; excellent conditions. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North Africa. Their myths, legends and history span 9,000 years, back to the Proto-Mediterraneans. They have achieved unity...
Wool. Excluding fringes approximately, cm. 150,0 high x cm. 140,0 width (59.06” x 55.12”). Beautiful women's headgear from the Ida Ou Zeddoute tribe. You can see a similar piece on page 118 of “African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent”, by John Gillow. morr21
Wool. Approx. cm. 160,0 high x 130,0 width (62.99” x 51.18”). Excellent conditions. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North Africa. Their myths. Legends and history span 9,000 years, back to the Proto-Mediterraneans. They have achieved unity by...
Mid 20th century. Cotton, silk, velvet. The piece is cm. 85,5 in length (33.66″); cm. 96,0 with the silk popons (38,5""). For similar example see pag 45 of “Costumi e Tessuti dell’Africa – Dai Berberi agli Zulu” – collezione Zaira e Marcel Mis, by...