{"product_id":"the-violet-field-vintage-boujad-rug-middle-atlas-morocco","title":"The Violet Field — Vintage Boujad Rug, Middle Atlas Morocco","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8c7e;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eBoujad · Middle Atlas, Morocco · 100% Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;font-style:italic;line-height:1.6;color:#1c1c1a;border-left:2px solid #5c2d6e;padding-left:18px;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\"In the cold winters of the Middle Atlas, Boujad women wove purple into their floors. It was never decoration. It was devotion.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.95;color:#4a3f35;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe Boujad rug is one of the most expressive and sought-after of all Moroccan Berber traditions. Made by Amazigh women in the Middle Atlas, each piece is a completely individual act of creation — no two are ever alike, no pattern is ever repeated exactly. The weaver works freely, placing her symbols where instinct and memory guide her, not where a template demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.95;color:#4a3f35;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThis piece is woven in dense, hand-spun wool on a deep violet field — the signature ground of the Boujad tradition at its most saturated. Across it, the weaver has placed her full vocabulary of Amazigh symbols: Tafinegh crosses marking the four compass points of protection, zigzag lightning borders, arrow chevrons of movement, diamond lozenges representing the eye, and triangle clusters of femininity and fertility. The natural abrash — the subtle tonal variation across the field — is not a flaw. It is the signature of naturally dyed, hand-spun wool, and precisely what collectors seek as proof of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.95;color:#4a3f35;margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003eRugs like this are not made any more. The time, the skill, the materials and the cultural knowledge required to produce them belong to a generation of weavers who learned at their mother's loom. This one made it to London. It belongs on a wall or a floor that deserves it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e8e2d9;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8c7e;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe Motifs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;border:1px solid #e8e2d9;margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e2d9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:28%;color:#2a1535;font-weight:500;border-right:1px solid #e8e2d9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eTafinegh Cross\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#4a3f35;font-weight:300;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe weaver's personal mark — four directions, four protections, one for each corner of the home.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e2d9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#2a1535;font-weight:500;border-right:1px solid #e8e2d9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eZigzag Border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#4a3f35;font-weight:300;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eLightning and water — one of the oldest Berber symbols, a boundary of protection around the field.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e2d9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#2a1535;font-weight:500;border-right:1px solid #e8e2d9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDiamond \/ Lozenge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#4a3f35;font-weight:300;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe protective eye — warding off harm and inviting clarity into the household.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e2d9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#2a1535;font-weight:500;border-right:1px solid #e8e2d9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eArrow \/ Chevron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#4a3f35;font-weight:300;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eMovement and direction — the spirit of the nomad encoded in thread.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e2d9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#2a1535;font-weight:500;border-right:1px solid #e8e2d9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eTriangle Clusters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#4a3f35;font-weight:300;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eFemininity and fertility — placed where the physical world meets the spiritual.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#2a1535;font-weight:500;border-right:1px solid #e8e2d9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAbrash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#4a3f35;font-weight:300;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eTonal variation across the field. The authentication mark of hand-spun, naturally dyed wool.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e8e2d9;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8c7e;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e2d9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;color:#9a8c7e;width:36%;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;color:#1c1c1a;\"\u003e218 x 132 cm (86 x 52 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e2d9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;color:#9a8c7e;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eTradition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;color:#1c1c1a;\"\u003eBoujad, Middle Atlas, Morocco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e2d9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;color:#9a8c7e;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;color:#1c1c1a;\"\u003e100% Hand-spun Wool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e2d9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;color:#9a8c7e;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;color:#1c1c1a;\"\u003eHand-knotted pile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e2d9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;color:#9a8c7e;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eDyes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;color:#1c1c1a;\"\u003eNatural and vegetable dyes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e2d9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;color:#9a8c7e;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eGround colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;color:#1c1c1a;\"\u003eDeep violet \/ royal purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e2d9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;color:#9a8c7e;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eMotif colours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;color:#1c1c1a;\"\u003eTeal, gold, ivory, cobalt, orange, white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;color:#9a8c7e;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;color:#1c1c1a;\"\u003eFloor or wall-hung\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e8e2d9;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8c7e;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f0f7;padding:18px;margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;background:#d8d0c6;position:relative;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:82%;background:#5c2d6e;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:10px;color:#b5a898;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePoor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuseum Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-style:italic;line-height:1.75;color:#4a3f35;\"\u003eVery good condition throughout. The pile is intact and plush. The motifs are vivid — teal, gold, cobalt and ivory threads remain bright and unbroken. The ground colour retains its full depth. Natural abrash present and desirable. Minor fringing consistent with authentic age. No stains, no repairs, no restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e8e2d9;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8c7e;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eCare and Display\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.8;color:#4a3f35;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eVacuum gently on a low setting in the direction of the pile. Spot clean only with cold water and a small amount of wool-safe detergent. Do not machine wash. Rotate occasionally. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight. Spectacular on the floor or wall-hung using a curtain rod sleeve. Store rolled, never folded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#b5a898;font-style:italic;\"\u003eOne piece only · Hand-knotted wool · Boujad · Authentic Amazigh · London · Free collection or DHL insured delivery\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Najem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57449727328639,"sku":null,"price":690.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/8462\/9375\/files\/Flat_Lay_Purple_Berber_Rug_with_Geometric_Pattern.png?v=1777720987","url":"https:\/\/maisonnajem.com\/products\/the-violet-field-vintage-boujad-rug-middle-atlas-morocco","provider":"Maison Najem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}