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Mergoum Handmade Wool Tunisian Rug (Brown/Cream)
£1,430.00
Margoum rug hand made in Tunisia.
Hand knotted rug made of 100% pure sheep’s wool.
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A beautifully handmade 100% wool rug, with contrasting creams and browns.
Decorated with geometric and abstract patterns in a beautiful ensemble of cream and dark reds.
What is the Mergoum?
The mergoum (or margoum), is a woven floor rug embroidered on a layer of cotton, which gives it a rigid and solid look. The mergoum is typically made in the towns on Oudhref, El Jem and Kairouan in Tunisia using ancient weaving techniques. Our mergoums are handmade in the town of El Jem.
The origin of the mergoum is Berber. The diamond shapes that dominate the mergoum rug are called “regma” which symbolises fertility in the Berber culture. Typically, the mergoum is decorated by three types of diamonds or “regma”. It is also surrounded by two edges decorated with diverse Berber shapes, such as diamonds, zigzags and triangles.
These stunning creations are the work of extraordinary and talented women, who use ancient traditional weaving techniques to create these timeless masterpieces. Through their looms, these women transform the raw wool into the beautiful rugs, such as the one you see before you.
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Dimensions | 350 × 250 cm |
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