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Authentic Tuareg Straw and Leather Mat – Nomad Ethnic Decor 82×46 cm
Authentic Tuareg Straw and Leather Mat – Nomad Ethnic Decor 82×46 cm
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Authentic Tuareg Straw and Leather Mat – 82.5 cm × 46 cm
Discover this Tuareg Straw mats treasure: a hand‑woven nomadic carpet adorned with traditional leather‑strip geometric designs. Once used as tent dividers, seating pads, and prayer mats, it carries the warm patina of age and tribal use.
- Size: 32 ½″ (82.5 cm) × 18 ¼″ (46 cm)
This vintage piece is in good condition, showing signs of authentic wear, small repairs, and charming imperfections that speak to its history and use in nomadic life. Ideal for interior décor, spiritual practice, or adding an ethnic accent to your collection of Nomad and Ethnic artifacts.
About the Tuareg Tribe & Handmade Craft
The Tuareg people, a culturally rich Berber group of North and West Africa, roam the Sahara and Sahel regions, across Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Senegal, though many now live in cities near historic trade hubs.
Famed for their camel caravans trading across the Sahara since ancient times (even chronicled by Herodotus), Tuareg artisans continue to weave straw and leather mats like this, using age‑old techniques passed down through generations.
Each leather‑strip geometric motif: triangles, diamonds, chevrons carries symbolic meaning: protection, fertility, or community bonds. Tuareg art also includes exquisite silver jewelry, leatherwork, metal‑studded saddle decorations, and finely crafted swords each piece a reflection of nomadic identity and craftsmanship.
This straw mat is more than décor; it’s a cultural artifact, a fragment of Tuareg heritage. Whether used for seating, prayer, or display, it brings the spirit of Saharan artistry into your home.
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