- Size: 3'1" x 5'7"
- Colors: Orange, Beige
- Stock Number: 20822
- Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket, Berber Handira Tamizart. This hand-woven wool vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket also known as a Berber Handira features rows of fluffy fringe embellished with accent colors and a hint of paillette sequins. The underside of this vintage Handira blanket displays kilim bands on a black-coffee backdrop with accent colors. These bands are linked back to the flat-weave kilims of the region. Generally woven by the bride's family members, these Moroccan Handiras are symbolic textiles infused with the Baraka to bestow blessings. Moroccan wedding blankets are believed to keep away evil spirits, bring good luck to the new married couple, and bequeath fertility. The depth of meaning presented in this cream-colored cherished textile, is what make Moroccan Handira wedding blankets wonderful additions to nearly any interior. Commonly used as a couch throw blanket and seen as a tapestry, wall hanging, bed coverlet, headboard or rug. High and Low Texture Rug. Natural stains throughout. Abrash. Hand-embroidered paillette sequins. Hand-woven wool and cotton. Made in Morocco. Berber Tribes of Morocco.