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Den Haag, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since December 2022 • 4 sales
Product description
Authentic Tuareg Mat / Rug – Leather & Reed – 212 x 340 cm – Large Size
Exceptionally large handmade Tuareg rug made of leather and reed. The rug is constructed from hundreds of natural reed stalks connected by narrow leather strips and featuring traditional geometric patterns.
This type of mat is traditionally manufactured by the Tuareg nomads of the Sahara region (Mali, Niger, Algeria, and Burkina Faso) and is currently sought after by collectors of ethnographic art, interior designers, and lovers of natural materials.
Dimensions
Approx. 212 x 340 cm
Material
Genuine leather
Reed / palm or grass stalks
Condition
Good vintage condition
Strong construction
Normal signs of use and age consistent with a handmade natural product
Details
Large size
Fully handmade
Decorative geometric pattern
Warm natural appearance
Beautiful in a modern, bohemian, wabi-sabi, Japandi, or eclectic interior
A rare large piece that does not often come onto the market.
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Keywords: Tuareg, Sahara, Mali, Niger, tribal, ethnographic art, vintage, bohemian, design, reed mat, leather rug, nomad art, African art object, interior architect, ethnic chic, natural materials, collector's item.
Specifications
CategoryRugs & carpetsConditionExcellentColorsBrown, BeigeMaterialBamboo, Leather, Wicker, RattanNumber of items1Height1 cmWidth212 cmDepth340 cmSeller locationDen Haag, NetherlandsDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup