Berber rug vintage 150×238 – AMETHYSTE

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🧼 Maintenance of Taznakht carpets

To preserve the beauty and patina of a Taznakht rug for many years, it is recommended:

1. Regular vacuuming

   • Vacuum carefully without rotating brushes, and preferably on low suction.

   • Turn the carpet over and vacuum the back occasionally to remove hidden dust.

2. Venting and shaking

   • Hang the rug out a few times a year in dry weather and beat it gently.

   • Avoid direct, strong sunlight for extended periods of time to protect the colors.

3. Stain removal

   • Remove stains immediately by dabbing (do not rub) with a cloth and cold water.

   • Use mild wool soap if necessary and rinse thoroughly.

4. Professional washing

   • Have the rug professionally cleaned every 3-5 years at a dry cleaner that has experience with Moroccan wool rugs.

🧵 The story behind Taznakht vintage rugs

Taznakht is a small town in the Anti-Atlas Mountains of southern Morocco and is known as one of the country's most important carpet metropolises. Here, Berber women have woven carpets for generations using a unique technique that sets them apart from many other Berber regions.

Taznakht carpets are particularly known for:

• Outstanding craftsmanship – many are woven with a combination of knotted and flatwoven (kilim) technique, which provides a remarkable play of texture and pattern.

• Colorful natural plant dyes – especially saffron yellow, cochineal red and indigo blue. These colors have naturally faded over time and give the genuine vintage rugs a soft and poetic expression.

• Geometric and symbolic patterns – often diamonds, amulets, and motifs that protect against the evil eye. Many rugs tell a personal story from the weaver, making each piece unique.

Because Taznakht is a small area and because weaving is time-consuming, genuine vintage Taznakht carpets rareThey are today highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide, precisely because they combine artistic expression, quality and cultural history in one and the same piece.