{"product_id":"boucherouite-rug-mosa","title":"Boucherouite Rug – MOSA | ca 220 × 130 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome rugs are made to blend in. MOSA clearly had other plans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt first glance, it's almost impossible to know where to look. Little fragments of colour everywhere. Deep blues, faded pinks, turquoise, mustard, rust, cream and black, all woven into an extraordinary composition that seems to change every time you look at it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand back, and it becomes something entirely different. Almost an abstract painting, framed by a dark border and finished with beautifully irregular, multicoloured fringes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOSA is one of those vintage Moroccan rugs we particularly love finding. Not the easiest pieces to come across anymore, and certainly not the ones that go unnoticed at the criée.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sought-after find at the Marrakech criée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOSA was personally selected during our October 2026 sourcing trip, at Marrakech's traditional carpet auction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe atmosphere at the criée can get pretty lively, especially when an unusual vintage piece appears. Rugs with this kind of intricate composition, texture and character are increasingly difficult to find, and they tend to attract plenty of attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOSA was one of those finds worth bidding for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the auction, the rug was cleaned locally in Marrakech before being packed for its journey to Belgium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mosaic of recycled textiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Boucherouite weaving makes use of existing fabrics, often old clothing and textile remnants, transforming them into something entirely new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOSA is a beautiful example of just how creative this technique can become.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook closely, and you'll discover individual strips of fabric, variations in thickness, small knots and wonderfully unexpected combinations of colours and textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design isn't perfectly symmetrical or neatly repeated. Instead, the different shapes and colours flow into each other, creating an almost painterly effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark border gives the whole composition a certain structure, while the original fringes and irregular edges remind us of the age and handmade nature of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rug, or perhaps a work of art?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its complex pattern and rich surface, MOSA looks equally interesting laid out on the floor or displayed as textile wall art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would make a beautiful statement in a living room, a creative workspace or an interior where vintage textiles and contemporary design meet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd because this is a genuine vintage piece, there is only one.\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 MOSA\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 rug\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 130 × 220 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 fibre 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 Handmade weaving with knotted textile strips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multicoloured, including blue, turquoise, cream, mustard, rust, pink, purple and black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich, irregular textile pile with visible fabric strips\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, cleaned locally in Marrakech\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\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shipped from Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently vacuum using a suction-only setting, without a rotating brush. Avoid pulling on loose textile fibres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional cleaning by a specialist experienced with vintage Moroccan rugs is recommended. Do not machine wash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from prolonged direct sunlight to help preserve the colours. We recommend a non-slip underlay when using MOSA as a floor rug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOSA is an original vintage Moroccan textile. Slight variations in shape, irregular edges, exposed fabric ends, differences in texture and signs of age are all part of its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs show the actual rug you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUK in the CITY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56359765016918,"sku":"7890","price":595.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/3977\/9577\/files\/IMG_5853.jpg?v=1793213962","url":"https:\/\/www.soukinthecity.be\/products\/boucherouite-rug-mosa","provider":"SOUK in the CITY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}