Berber Textile

Berber Women’s Coat – TABENDIRT – Ait Hadiddou, High Atlas, Morocco

Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 164,0 x 121,0 (5.38 x 3.96 Feet). This fabric has been professionally washed; excellent conditions. Beautiful women’s coat from the Ait Hadiddou tribe. For more information and similar examples, “African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent”, by John Gillow and ”Tapis Berbères du...

Berber Headgear – TADGHART – Ida Ou Nadif – Anti Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Mid 20th century. Wool. Without fringes cm. 80,0 high x cm. 77,0 width (31.49” x 30.31”). Henna dye. Excellent conditions. The design obtained with henna represents orifices of the human body. Beautiful women’s foulard from the Ida Ou Nadif tribe. For more information and similar examples: “African Textiles: Colour and Creativity...

Berber Woman Blanket – Tamizart – Zemmour – Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Early 20th century. Wool. Cm. 142 high x cm. 93,0 width (55.90” x 36.61”). OUTSTANDING FABRIC. 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...

Berber Headgear – ADRAR – Ida Ou Nadif – Anti Atlas, Morocco

1970'. Wool. Without fringes cm. 84,0 high x cm. 77,0 width (33.07” x 30.31”). Henna dye. Perfect conditions.   Beautiful women's foulard from the Ida Ou Nadif tribe.   For more information and similar examples: "Die Farbe Henna - Belmalte Textilien aus Sud-Marokko" Arnoldsche Edition. "African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent", by John...

Fine Berber Pillow – Zemmour Tribe – Middle Atlas, Morocco

Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 48,0 x 42,0 (18.89” x 16.53”). This fabric has been professionally washed; excellent conditions. Outstanding piece. 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...

Berber Newborn Hood – Ida Ou Nadif – Anti Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Mid 20th century. Wool. Cm. 47,5 high x cm. 47,0 width (18.70” x 18.50”). Henna dye. Excellent conditions. RARE piece.   Beautiful newborn hood from the Ida Ou Nadif tribe.   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...

Berber Headgear – ADRAR – Ida Ou Nadif – Anti Atlas, Morocco

Mid 20th century. Wool. Without fringes cm. 70,0 high x cm. 75,0 width (27.55” x 29.52”). Henna dye. Perfect conditions. Beautiful women's foulard from the Ida Ou Nadif tribe. For more information and similar examples: "Die Farbe Henna - Belmalte Textilien aus Sud-Marokko" Arnoldsche Edition. "African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent", by John Gillow; "Tapis...