{"product_id":"vintage-moroccan-runner-rug-lefka","title":"Lefka","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne-of-a-kind vintage rug, handknotted by Berber Tribes in the Boucherouite style using upcycled textiles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 3'6\" x 9'6\" (108 cm x 290 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLefka has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- details --\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne-of-a-kind vintage rug, handknotted by Berber Tribes in the Boucherouite style using upcycled textiles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLefka has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one in stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% wool pile on mixed fiber foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 3'6\" x 9'6\" (108 cm x 290 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlush pile: approximately 1.6\"(4cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-sided fringe: measures 2.4\" (6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor palette: navy, lavender, dark dusty rose pink, teal, cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!-- notes --\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMotifs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoroccan rugs don’t come with a key. As with any painting or poem, their motifs have many subjective interpretations. Originally made for personal use, these rugs took months to weave, documenting a shifting tide of events and emotions in the weaver’s life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagonal lines weave and intersect, forming a grid-like pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriangles are a staple in rug design because they're a foundational simple weaving shape that is simple yet dynamic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional design or color gradients with purposeful asymmetry and movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike most Moroccan rug names, Boucherouite refers to the style of the rug, not to its location of origin. These rugs are woven across the country and are so-called for their materiality: bu sharwit is a Moroccan Arabic term meaning 'piece of cloth'. Much like quilting, these pieces are made up of many scraps of fabric to create a whole much greater than the sum of its parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis rug is called a boucherouite, which derives from bu sharwit, a Moroccan Arabic term meaning 'piece of cloth'. Reflective of the ever-shifting post-modern, post-consumer landscape, these 'everything rugs' are woven with colorful miscellaneous fiber scraps. In this piece, a wool pile is knotted onto mixed-fiber wefts and textured wool warps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoroccan wool is locally sourced and produces a thick, strong pile that feels soft underfoot. Having stood the test of time, this hand-processed wool has reacted to its various environments, acquiring an untamed, nubby look and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Rug Care --\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDust and dirt that accumulate in your rug can erode the fibers over time. The best way to combat this is to take your rug outside and give it a good shake once a week. Depending on how large it is, you may need to recruit a friend to help. Also, be sure to get a rug pad—this helps to preserve your rug in spite of dirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIf shaking it out isn’t possible, you can vacuum it instead—just be cautious, and don’t use a rotary vacuum, because it can damage the fibers. Once or twice a month, use the suction attachment gently, from side to side. Once or twice a year, flip your rug over and vacuum the back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eOnce a year, let it sunbathe. Hang it in the sun for a few hours when it’s hottest, and flip it over midway through, to expose both sides to direct sunlight. This sun-bleaching helps further sanitize the wool. It’s a natural method to bleach and deodorize it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eTo ensure equal wear and protect against walk patterns, change your rug's direction periodically. You can also flip your rug upside-down once in awhile, and use it like that for a bit. With Moroccan rugs, the back is typically as nice as the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eEvery 3-5 years, we recommend getting your rug professionally hand-washed with a Moroccan rug expert. Please do not take it to get steam or dry cleaned—this will almost certainly damage the rug! Hand-washing requires the use of a pH-balanced shampoo, worked into the rug by hand with a soft-bristled brush, before being rinsed thoroughly. This process should be repeated a few times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIn case of spills:\n\n\t\t\u003cul\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eIf the spill is organic and non-oily (e.g., wine), use a paper towel or cloth to blot the liquid. Add some clean water sparingly to the spot to dilute the stain (or wet a paper towel or cloth) and blot. Repeat this process until the stain is removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eIf the stain is persistent, resist the urge to scrub. Scrubbing can damage the wool fibers and more easily allow the stain to penetrate. You may try using a mild detergent, such as very diluted dishwashing soap, following the same blot-and-rinse procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eIf the spill is a denser, more oily liquid, try first to scoop what you can from the surface using a spoon or perhaps some heavier paper, and then do the blot-and-rinse. If the spill is significant, non-organic and\/or composed of chemical substances, or the above methods don’t work, we suggest getting the rug professionally hand-washed as soon as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eFor rugs with deeply saturated color palettes, be sure to spot-clean them in an area that can be hosed down immediately after, as some color bleeding may occur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Revival-OOAK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39354752499811,"sku":"IBRR04204000479","price":242.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1718\/8557\/products\/IBRR04204000479_IBR0479_1ove_vintage-moroccan-runner-rug-lefka_1896e4e1-08ab-41cf-9d8c-b29368eb8eb2.jpg?v=1619972272","url":"https:\/\/www.checkout.revivalrugs.com\/products\/vintage-moroccan-runner-rug-lefka","provider":"Revival Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}