Boujaad Signet Kilim — Royal Violet Panel

A compact Boujaad flat-weave from the Northern Middle Atlas, articulated on a saturated royal-violet ground. A stepped central panel with “key” extensions anchors a field of brocaded Amazigh signs—chevron pathways (tizerzai), hourglass pairs, lattice lozenges, and star clusters—tokens of protection, guidance, and auspicious passage.

Weave & Touch

Tight kilim plain weave ground with supplementary-weft brocade for the motifs. The handle is firm and slim—ideal on tables and consoles, as a wall hanging or framed textile. Edges are neatly guarded for longevity.

Motifs & Grammar

Concentric borders in pick-and-pick guard the main register. Directional chevrons suggest travel and protection; hourglass pairs balance opposing forces; lozenges signal fertility and watchfulness. The palette—saffron, emerald, turquoise, fuchsia, ivory, charcoal—vibrates crisply against the violet field, a Boujaad hallmark.

Provenance & Specs

• Lineage / Region: Boujaad, Middle Atlas, Morocco
• Epoch: Contemporary (heritage craft)
• Dimensions: 110 × 70 cm (approx. 43.3" × 27.6")
• Construction: Flat-weave kilim with supplementary-weft brocade
• Materials: Middle Atlas wool weft; cotton warp typical for durability
• Palette: Royal violet ground with saffron, emerald, turquoise, fuchsia, ivory, charcoal
• Profile: Flat-woven; firm hand
• Finish: Guard stripes; reinforced selvedges; short fringe
• Condition: New; artisanal irregularities inherent to handcraft
• ADA-ID: ADA-BJ-KILIM-110x070-royal-violet-panel-01

Styling & Care

• Works as wall art, table runner, altar cloth, or layered over a neutral ground rug.
• Use a non-slip underlay if placed on smooth surfaces.
• Vacuum with suction only; avoid beater bars. Spot clean with cold water; professional flat-weave cleaning as needed.

Concise in scale, scholarly in sign—Boujaad color and symbolism distilled.