A little vintage treasure, full of colour and character. Meet ILLY!

Some pieces are just too beautiful to use in only one way.

ILLY is a wonderful vintage Moroccan hayk, handwoven in a gorgeous mix of warm terracotta, coral, dusty pink, chocolate brown, cream, turquoise and touches of deep blue and green.

What makes her particularly special is the combination of irregular stripes, different weaving textures and little traditional Amazigh symbols woven into the fabric.

Some stripes are beautifully fine, others thicker and more pronounced. The colours change along the way, creating that lovely, slightly unpredictable look we adore in old Moroccan textiles.

And that colour combination? Just gorgeous.

DETAILS

• Type: Authentic vintage Moroccan hayk / Berber textile
• Name: ILLY
• Size: To be confirmed
• Material: Traditional handwoven textile with mixed fibres — exact composition unconfirmed
• Technique: Traditional flat handweaving with varied textures and decorative details
• Design: Irregular multicoloured stripes with small Amazigh-inspired woven motifs
• Colours: Terracotta, coral, rusty orange, chocolate brown, dusty pink, cream, turquoise, blue and green
• Texture: Flatwoven, with variations in thickness and weaving structure
• Origin: Boujad, Morocco
• Condition: Vintage, with small signs of age and a local repair
• Sourcing: Personally selected in Marrakech, October 2026
• Photography: Riad Dar Tchaikana, Marrakech
• Quantity: One unique piece
• Care: Gentle vacuuming or airing outdoors. Professional textile cleaning recommended.

A LITTLE ABOUT MOROCCAN HAYKS

Hayks are traditional Moroccan woven textiles, historically used as wraps, coverings and practical pieces in everyday life.

Depending on their region and purpose, they vary enormously in colour, thickness, size and weaving technique.

We particularly love the vintage striped examples, where different yarns, woven details and subtle irregularities give each piece its own personality.

ILLY is a beautiful example of this textile tradition, with a rather wonderful contemporary colour palette.

FOUND IN MARRAKECH

We discovered ILLY during our October 2026 sourcing trip to Marrakech.

Among all the carpets, blankets and vintage textiles, her colourful stripes immediately caught our attention.

She needed a little repair, which was taken care of locally before making her way to Belgium.

We photographed her on the rooftop of Riyad Lion Rouge, where the Moroccan sunlight really brought out those lovely warm colours.

ONE TEXTILE, SO MANY POSSIBILITIES

This is where ILLY becomes especially interesting.

As a bedspread: casually draped across the foot of a bed, adding warmth, colour and texture.

Over a sofa: a beautiful vintage throw, particularly lovely combined with plain linen or colourful cushions.

As a rug: a characterful flatwoven piece for a bedroom, reading corner or relaxed living space, ideally with a non-slip underlay.

On the wall: we can absolutely imagine ILLY hanging as a large piece of textile art. Those irregular stripes and woven details deserve to be seen!

She would look wonderful in an eclectic interior, mixed with vintage furniture, natural materials, books, art and plenty of colour.

THE BEAUTY OF VINTAGE

ILLY is an authentic vintage textile, not a newly manufactured reproduction.

Small irregularities, loose fibres, variations in weaving and traces of previous use are part of her character. A local repair has been carried out to preserve the piece.

Please allow for slight variations in measurements. Colours may differ depending on lighting and screen settings.

One of a kind, personally sourced in Morocco.