{"product_id":"boucherouite-rug-mosa-ca-120-80-cm-copy","title":"Vintage Tapis-Tableau – LAYL | ca 100 × 100 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little piece of the night, woven in colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAYL means \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003enight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Arabic. And somehow, that feels just right for this small, wonderfully unusual vintage Moroccan textile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep midnight blues, dark petrol greens, faded purples and black form the background, interrupted by little flashes of mustard yellow, soft pink, cream and turquoise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at it from a distance and you might see an abstract painting. Come closer and the whole thing changes. Layers of old textiles, little knots, uneven surfaces and strips of fabric appear, each adding its own colour and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNothing perfectly straight. Nothing quite predictable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that is precisely what makes LAYL so interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA SMALL TEXTILE WITH AN ARTISTIC SOUL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome vintage rugs simply feel more at home on a wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAYL is one of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its almost square format, dark graphic composition and beautifully irregular fringes, we see this piece as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003etapis-tableau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: a textile artwork to hang, admire and discover in all its little details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would look particularly lovely against a light wall, where the colours and rich textures can really stand out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd unlike a framed painting, the surface has depth. The textile strips catch the light differently, the colours shift slightly depending on where you stand, and the fringes add another wonderfully imperfect dimension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely way to introduce vintage Moroccan craftsmanship into a contemporary interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDISCOVERED AT THE MARRAKECH CRIÉE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAYL was personally selected at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecriée berbère\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Marrakech's traditional carpet auction, during our October 2026 sourcing trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the colourful piles of vintage rugs, this small piece stood out for its unusual composition and darker colour palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a beautiful example of how traditional Boucherouite weaving can become something surprisingly abstract and expressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a unique vintage textile, full of unexpected details and handmade character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUPCYCLED TEXTILES, HANDMADE CHARACTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoucherouite rugs are traditionally made using recycled materials, often strips of old clothing and leftover fabrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of following a perfectly repeated pattern, the maker works with different colours, materials and textures, creating a composition that develops through the weaving process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn LAYL, the contrasting textile strips form irregular shapes and layers of colour. Some sections are denser, others looser. The pile varies in height, and the edges and fringes have their own wonderfully uneven character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese variations are part of the original handmade construction, not manufacturing defects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts exact fibre composition is unknown, as is often the case with vintage pieces made from mixed recycled textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eName:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LAYL — Arabic for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003enight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage Tapis-Tableau \/ Textile Wall Art\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourcing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Personally selected at the Marrakech criée, October 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 100 × 100 cm — exact measurements to be confirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mixed recycled textiles; exact composition unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional handmade Boucherouite weaving and knotting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Midnight blue, petrol green, black, purple, turquoise, cream, mustard yellow and touches of pink\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Irregular, richly layered textile pile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentic vintage piece, with natural signs of age and use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One unique piece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Textile wall art\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDISPLAY \u0026amp; CARE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend displaying LAYL as textile wall art, using a suitable hanging system that distributes the weight evenly and supports the vintage fabric without damaging it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to help preserve its colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust gently when necessary. Do not machine wash or pull on loose textile fibres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor thorough cleaning, consult a professional experienced with vintage Moroccan textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NOTE ON VINTAGE CHARACTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAYL is an original handmade vintage textile, not a newly manufactured decorative piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlight irregularities in shape, uneven edges, variations in colour and texture, visible fabric ends and signs of previous use are all part of its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is individually photographed, so the textile shown is the exact one you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of a kind. 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