Zemmour Hanbel — Crimson Portico Bands

A refined Zemmour hanbel from the Zaer plateau: a deep crimson field articulated by rhythmic procession bands in saffron, plum, and ivory. Brocaded cartouches form latticed portals—ancestral signs of passage, protection, and prosperity—creating an architectural cadence along the runner’s length.

Weave & Touch

Handwoven kilim base in tightly beaten Atlas wool with supplementary brocade panels for raised motifs. Supple, durable, naturally reversible; ideal for high-circulation corridors or elevated as a wall hanging.

Provenance & Specs

• Lineage / Region: Zemmour (Zaer), Northwest Morocco
• Type: Hanbel / decorated flatweave
• Epoch: Contemporary (heritage revival)
• Dimensions: 298 × 90 cm (approx. 9'9" × 2'11")
• Construction: Flatweave kilim with brocaded bands and cartouches
• Materials: 100% wool weft on cotton warp
• Palette: Crimson ground with saffron, plum, charcoal, and ivory details
• Profile: Slim, resilient, reversible
• Finish: Twined fringe; reinforced selvedges
• Condition: New; minor loom waviness and dyestroke variegation inherent to handweaving
• ADA-ID: ADA-ZEMMOUR-HANBEL-298x90-crimson-portico-01

Styling & Care

• Anchors galleries, entry halls, and enfilades; striking as a vertical textile with 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 marching in ceremonial time.