This long-pile, vintage rug, is handwoven by the Amazigh women in the Souss-Massa region of Morocco. Authentic Askaoun rugs are identified by their irregular hand-knotted textures and typically have tassels only on one end.  Due to the high lanolin content in the hand-spun sheep wool, they are naturally dirt-resistant and very durable.

The color of this stunning runner is a deep Saffron.

Saffron: The name is derived from Arabic, "zafaran" meaning yellow. It s a spice that  comes from the delicate " stigmas" or threads of the purple flower from the Crocus Sativus plant.  Each flower has 3 stigmas that have to be laborisly handpicked and dried. It takes about 70,000 crocus flowers to make just 1 pound of saffron....this little rug is very special!

Material: Hand-spun sheep wool

Age: ~90 years

Please note: This is a vintage item and you should expect to see evidence of wear, potentially some reparations and slight ‘imperfections’, which I believe add to the character and charm of the rug.