Boujaad–Zanafi Color Study — Saffron, Olive & Dusk

A restrained Boujaad–Zanafi abstraction: three painterly color fields—sunlit saffron, olive earth, and a heathered dusk-violet block—float on a soft ivory ground. Feathered edges recall brushwork; the minimalist composition reads modern yet remains unmistakably Amazigh.

Weave & Touch

Traditional flat-weave (hanbel / kilim) with interlocked tapestry joins to build the geometric blocks. The softened, “brushed” margins are achieved by alternating weft picks for a subtle gradient. Handle is firm yet supple and largely reversible—ideal for dining rooms and high-traffic living spaces.

Provenance & Specs

• Lineage / Region: Boujaad (Zanafi technique), Middle Atlas, Morocco
• Epoch: Contemporary (heritage craft)
• Dimensions: 250 × 150 cm (approx. 8'2" × 4'11")
• Construction: Flat-weave kilim with interlocked tapestry color-blocks; reversible tendency
• Materials: 100% Atlas wool weft; cotton warp for structural strength
• Palette: Ivory ground with saffron yellow, olive, and dusk-violet/indigo heather
• Profile: Flat-woven; medium weight; crisp selvedges
• Finish: Hand-tied tassels; reinforced selvedges; minimal terminal bands
• Condition: New; artisanal irregularities inherent to handcraft
• ADA-ID: ADA-BJ-ZAN-250x150-color-study-01

Styling & Care

• Modernist color study that plays beautifully with oak, linen upholstery, travertine, and blackened steel.
• Use a quality rug pad. Vacuum with suction only (no beater bar). Rotate seasonally; blot spills promptly; professional flat-weave cleaning as needed.

A Bauhaus-leaning Amazigh hanbel—color as architecture on an Atlas ivory ground.