The African House rug has its origins in the
fascinating murals made by members of the
South African Besotho tribe on the outside of
their houses. Besotho women decorate the
adobe walls of their homes with plant and
flower ornaments, inventing stunning decorative
allegories. They are artistic expressions of prayers
to their ancestors, to whom they pray for rain, sun
and peace. This collection brings us the cultural
symbology of this tribe, bringing their exotic
exterior motifs to the interior of our homes, giving
a certain ethnic touch. The relief on the wool rug
reproduces the mud treatment in their murals, in
ochre, earth and sand tones.
The African House rug has its origins in the
fascinating murals made by members of the
South African Besotho tribe on the outside of
their houses. Besotho women decorate the
adobe walls of their homes with plant and
flower ornaments, inventing stunning decorative
allegories. They are artistic expressions of prayers
to their ancestors, to whom they pray for rain, sun
and peace. This collection brings us the cultural
symbology of this tribe, bringing their exotic
exterior motifs to the interior of our homes, giving
a certain ethnic touch. The relief on the wool rug
reproduces the mud treatment in their murals, in
ochre, earth and sand tones