ZEMMOUR ELYSSA
(Elyssa = “the beloved / the noble one” — fitting for a soft, rare, heirloom-grade rug)

Vintage Moroccan Rug (160 x 270 cm)

Ultra-soft, time-worn, and exquisitely detailed — Zemmour Elyssa is a collector’s piece for true textile lovers.
Handwoven in the Zemmour region of the Middle Atlas, this vintage treasure is known for its refined knotting, rich motifs, and its unmistakable patina: the kind of softness, fading, and nuance that only decades of life can create.

A grid of symbolic motifs — stars, crosses, protective talismans — appears almost like a whisper through the warm rose-beige surface. Soft mint greens, clay reds, dusty ochres and gentle neutrals blend into a naturally muted palette reminiscent of antique tapestries.

There is some small wear and a few time-marks, but they only amplify its soul: this isn’t just a rug — it’s a story, a living artifact.

Perfect for bedrooms, quiet living spaces, reading corners, or anywhere you want to add softness, warmth, and a sense of heritage.

DETAILS

• Authentic vintage Zemmour rug
• Ultra-soft wool, naturally aged
• Size: 160 x 270 cm
• Complex grid pattern with talismanic symbols
• Muted red base with soft mint, clay, sand, ochre and faded berry tones
• Some small signs of age (photographed) — part of its charm and authenticity
• Medium, velvety pile
• Reversible look: extremely beautiful woven backside

ORIGIN

Handwoven by Amazigh women from the Zemmour tribes, Middle Atlas, Morocco — a region celebrated for its fine weaving techniques and symbolic patterned grids.
Each motif protects, blesses, or marks a chapter of the weaver’s life.

SOURCING

Directly selected at the criée berbère rug auction in Marrakech during our November buying trip — bypassing intermediaries and ensuring fair, transparent artisan compensation.
Chosen for its softness, complexity, and rare aged patina.

CARE

• Vacuum gently (no rotating brush)
• Spot clean with water & mild brown soap
• Avoid machine washing
• If needed: professional cleaning only
• Let it dry naturally in the sun
• Rotate occasionally for even wear