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Djoharian Collection · Morocco · Vintage Kilim
Vintage Moroccan Berber Kilim
240 × 162 cm · Beige, Grey & Brown
A hand-woven Berber kilim with embroidered relief details — flat-weave with a tactile, sculptural surface.
A Berber Kilim — Flat-Weave and Embroidered
This piece belongs to a Moroccan Berber tradition that combines two textile techniques in one rug: a hand-woven flat-weave foundation with embroidered relief work applied over selected areas of the surface. The result reads as a kilim — light, foldable, low-profile — but carries a quiet sculptural dimension where the embroidered figures rise above the woven ground.
The palette stays in the muted Berber register: beige, soft grey and warm brown — earth tones that integrate naturally into both contemporary minimalist and warmer rustic interiors. The hand of the wool is dense and supple, the surface alive without being noisy.
Vintage Character
We date this piece to approximately the 1970s–1980s, the classical vintage window of Moroccan Berber production before mass-market manufacturing diluted the tradition. The condition is very good, with the gentle softening of fibres and slight irregularities of hand that distinguish a genuine vintage piece from a contemporary reproduction.
Presence in the Room
At 240 × 162 cm (5.3 × 7.9 ft), 3.9 m² this is a versatile mid-format piece. As a flat-weave it sits low and clean. Three contexts in which the Kilim reaches its full effect:
- Living room coffee-table area: the low profile and muted palette anchor a seating group without competing with sofa or armchairs.
- Open-plan kitchen-dining transition: kilims are easy to live with under chair-leg traffic; the embroidery adds tactile interest at floor level.
- Bedroom or layered styling: at the foot of the bed, or layered over a larger neutral foundation, the relief surface reads as a quietly considered accent.
Specifications
| Provenance | Morocco (Berber tradition) |
| Type | Vintage kilim, hand-woven with embroidery |
| Construction | Hand-woven flat-weave with relief embroidery |
| Material (Nutzschicht / surface yarn) | 100 % wool |
| Material (warp) | 100 % cotton |
| Dimensions | 5.3 × 7.9 ft (240 × 162 cm) |
| Area | 3.9 m² (medium format) |
| Era | Vintage, ca. 1970s–1980s |
| Colours | Beige, grey, brown |
| Condition | Very good vintage condition, professionally inspected and washed |
| Underfloor heating | Suitable |
| Reference | #14806 |
Label STEP — Responsible Sourcing
Djoharian is a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted and woven rugs. Visit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →
Djoharian — Specialists in Fine Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven 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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Europe (Eurozone) (1–4 Days) Over 100.00 EUR: Free ShippingBelgium, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech RepublicCart 0.00–100.00 EUR: 16.50 EUR
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Denmark (1–4 Days) Over 1,500.00 KR: Free ShippingCart 0.00–1,500.00 KR: 120.00 KR
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USA (1–4 Days) Over 100.00 USD: Free ShippingCart 0.00–100.00 USD: 15.00 USD
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Canada (1–4 Days) Over 500.00 CAD: Free ShippingCart 0.00–500.00 CAD: 65.00 CAD
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Saudi Arabia (4–8 Days) Over 2,200.00 SAR: Free ShippingCart 0.00–2,200.00 SAR: 250.00 SAR
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Singapore (4–8 Days) Over 2,500.00 SGD: Free Shipping0.00–500.00 SGD: 85.00 SGD | 500.00–2,500.00 SGD: 150.00 SGD
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South Africa (By Weight in EUR)Up to 10kg: 110.00 | 15kg: 125.00 | 20kg: 145.00 | 30kg: 185.00
40kg: 200.00 | 50kg: 225.00 | 60kg: 235.00 | 70kg: 285.00
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