Boujaad Kilim Field of Signs — Crimson Archive

A luminous Boujaad flatweave from the Middle Atlas: a saturated crimson ground scattered with constellation-like Amazigh glyphs—crossed lozenges of protection, seed diamonds, stepped triangles, and small animal totems—within a linked lozenge border. A contemporary, gallery-clean reading of ancestral code.

Weave & Touch

Hand-loomed kilim with a notably velvety handle achieved through tightly beaten wool wefts. Motifs are executed in supplementary brocade for crisp, jewel-tone articulation while the textile remains supple and drapable for floor use or wall display.

Provenance & Specs

• Lineage / Region: Boujaad — Middle Atlas, Morocco
• Epoch: Contemporary (heritage revival)
• Dimensions: 240 × 140 cm (approx. 7'10" × 4'7")
• Construction: Flatweave kilim with brocaded symbols
• Materials: Wool weft on cotton warp (velvety hand)
• Palette: Crimson field with motifs in ivory, cobalt, saffron, lilac, and clay
• Profile: Slim, reversible flatweave
• Finish: Linked-lozenge inner border; hand-finished selvedges; light fringe
• Condition: New; subtle loom undulation consistent with handmade production
• ADA-ID: ADA-BOUJAAD-KILIM-240x140-crimson-field-of-signs-01

Styling & Care

• Wall-worthy tapestry or floor statement for minimalist and Mediterranean interiors.
• Use a rug pad. Vacuum lightly with suction only (no beater bar). Rotate seasonally; spot-clean with cold water; professional flatweave care recommended.

A crimson archive of Amazigh memory—glyphs, borders, and totems woven into modern poise.