Hannoun Rugs

Air Ouaghrda 3’x 7’ , 1960s
This rug is one of those rare combinations handwoven by the Aït Ouaghrda tribe of Taznakht, where rural Amazigh tradition met the oriental influence of the Glaoui era.
The double medallion rises boldly on a dark ground, framed by saffron and red borders dyed from plants and roots. Every diamond, hook, and stepped motif carries meaning symbols of protection, resilience, and movement.
In the 19th–20th century, Taznakht weavers were asked to echo Turkish and Persian compositions, merging them with their Amazigh roots. The result was a mixed savoir-faire authentic, powerful, and deeply symbolic.
And although Thami El Glaoui passed in 1956, the artistic and commercial influence of his era lingered well into the 1960s. A rug like this one still carries that mark: the Amazigh spirit intertwined with oriental forms, resilience woven into refinement.
Born under the weight of authority, yet carrying the free Amazigh soul.
A dialogue between power and tradition and that tension is what makes it profoundly beautiful.
One of a kind available now.