Lamb celebration rug

This surreal rug was hand-knotted by Omgon Aisha, a skilled weaver living in the Azilal region of Morocco. It depicts a sheep festival scene, as families from the area, dressed in traditional costume, gather at the old kasbah on the cliff above the village for a picnic and a feast.

Eid al-Adha is celebrated in the Islamic world to mark Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son to God. Fortunately, a lamb has been sacrificed at the end and this is commemorated in the traditional lamb sacrifice and feast. The inscription is written in the letters of Tifinagh, the abc of the Imazighen, and means “For culture and development”.

This quite extraordinary carpet is made of dyed wool on cotton warping and has fringed on both ends.

** All our rugs are carefully hand-knotted. Each piece is completely unique, bearing the individual self-expression of the weaver woman as well as the weaving traditions of the tribes of the Atlas Mountains. We handpick each and every piece of our collection. Please note that Berber rugs are handcrafted products so you may spot minor imperfections. We think this only adds to their character and charm.