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Djoharian Collection · Kairouan · Tunisia
Vintage Kairouan Rug
297 × 195 cm · Beige, Caramel & Brown
Provenance and Kairouan Heritage
This vintage piece comes from Kairouan in central Tunisia. Kairouan emerged as the centre of Tunisian pile rug knotting in the late 19th century, when a state-supported workshop programme established the craft as a regional economic pillar. The city was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988, in part for this textile culture.
Kairouan rugs combine medallion structures with the warm earth-tone palette of the Maghreb. Unlike the geometrically austere Moroccan Berber traditions, Kairouan work is urban-arabic in character rather than tribal — the medallion is the central visual element, drawn within a finely composed border. The piece was hand-knotted in 100 % wool on a cotton foundation, a construction characteristic of Kairouan work that gives a firmer hand and sharper drawing than wool-on-wool Berbers.
Colour and Composition
A finely drawn border encloses a balanced medallion field in beige, caramel and warm brown — the warm earth-tone register that has held unbroken relevance in contemporary interiors. The wool is densely and evenly knotted, the pile quiet and inviting.
Presence in the Room
At 297 × 195 cm (6.4 × 9.7 ft), 5.8 m² this is a medium room-size piece. Three contexts in which the Kairouan reaches its full effect:
- Living room with medium seating group: the medallion and warm palette anchor a sofa with armchairs and a coffee table.
- Intimate dining room: under a table up to approx. 160 cm, the field reads as quiet architectural anchor.
- Open-plan loft or gallery: warm earth tones harmonise with wood furniture, lime plaster, natural stone, and muted wall colours.
Specifications
| Provenance | Kairouan, Tunisia |
| Design | Medallion field with composed border |
| Weave | Hand-knotted |
| Material (pile) | 100 % wool |
| Material (foundation) | 100 % cotton (warp and weft) |
| Dimensions | 6.4 × 9.7 ft (297 × 195 cm) |
| Area | 5.8 m² (medium format) |
| Era | Vintage, ca. 1960s–1970s |
| Colours | Beige, caramel, warm brown |
| Condition | Very good vintage condition, professionally inspected and washed |
| Underfloor heating | Suitable |
| Reference | #13820 |
Label STEP — Responsible Sourcing
Djoharian is a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs. Visit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →
Djoharian — Specialists in Fine Hand-Knotted Rugs
Founded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade.
Service and Delivery
Every piece is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a certificate of authenticity. Worldwide shipping fully insured.
Shipping Costs & Delivery Times
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International Rates
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Germany (1–4 Days) Over 100.00 EUR: Free ShippingCart 0.00–100.00 EUR: 7.95 EUR
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40kg: 200.00 | 50kg: 225.00 | 60kg: 235.00 | 70kg: 285.00
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