Zemmour Hanbel — Crimson Cartouche Bands

A refined Zemmour hanbel from the Zaer plateau: the crimson field is paced by procession bands and inset cartouches in saffron, ivory, and charcoal. These brocaded portals evoke passage and protection, giving the runner an architectural rhythm along its length.

Weave & Touch

Handwoven kilim base in tightly beaten Atlas wool with supplementary brocade for the cartouches and crosses. The handle is supple yet durable—naturally reversible—ideal for high-traffic corridors or elevated as a wall textile.

Provenance & Specs

• Lineage / Region: Zemmour (Zaer), Northwest Morocco
• Type: Hanbel / decorated flatweave
• Epoch: Contemporary (heritage continuation)
• Dimensions: 295 × 90 cm (approx. 9'8" × 2'11")
• Construction: Flatweave kilim with brocaded bands and framed cartouches
• Materials: 100% wool weft on cotton warp
• Palette: Crimson ground with saffron, ivory, and charcoal detailing
• Profile: Slim, resilient, reversible
• Finish: Twined fringe; reinforced selvedges
• Condition: New; slight loom waviness and dyestroke variation consistent with handweaving
• ADA-ID: ADA-ZEMMOUR-HANBEL-295x90-crimson-cartouche-01

Styling & Care

• Compelling anchor for entry halls, galleries, and enfilades; striking as a vertical wall hanging using a sleeve or Velcro® mount.
• Use a quality rug pad. Vacuum lightly with suction only (no beater bar). Rotate periodically; blot spills promptly; professional flatweave care recommended.

A corridor of color and sign—Zemmour geometry articulated in ceremonial time.