A Middle Atlas Boujaad workshop rendering the Zanafi hanbel idiom in a rigorously pared palette: an undyed ivory field sequenced with charcoal Amazigh signs—lozenges, chevrons, cross-stars, arrowheads, and grid marks—arrayed in quiet rows. Editorial, minimal, and unmistakably tribal.

Weave & Touch

Traditional flat-weave (kilim/hanbel) ground with supplementary-weft brocade / over-stitch for the motifs. Firm yet supple handle, largely reversible, with a discreet mid-loom join at center—true to wide-loom practice.

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 brocaded motifs; largely reversible
• Materials: 100% Atlas wool weft; cotton warp for strength
• Palette: Ivory field with charcoal/black glyphs
• Profile: Flat-woven; medium weight; crisp drape
• Finish: Twined selvedges; embroidered end band; hand-tied tassels
• Condition: New; artisanal irregularities inherent to handcraft
• ADA-ID: ADA-BJ-ZAN-250x150-monochrome-glyphs-01

Styling & Care

• Ultra-clean layer for modern living/dining; grounds oak, limestone, and plaster with graphic restraint.
• Use a quality rug pad. Vacuum with suction only (no beater bar). Rotate seasonally; blot spills promptly; professional flat-weave cleaning as needed.

An ivory Atlas canvas scripted in charcoal glyphs—Zanafi discipline, Boujaad poise.