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Modern Bauhaus Checkered Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
81053 Modern Bauhaus Checkered Moroccan Rug, 12'02 x 15'00. Enter a realm where the collision of
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Moroccan and North Africa...

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Wool

Vintage Checkered Moroccan Azilal Rug, Maximalist Boho Meets Cubism
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21759 Vintage Checkered Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'08 x 07'09. From the vibrant heart of central
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Earth-tone Checkered Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
80822 Modern Checkered Moroccan Rug, 05'10 x 07'09. Midcentury Modern meets tribal enchantment in
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and ...

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Wool

Earth-tone Checkered Moroccan Rug, Masculine Appeal Meets Midcentury Modern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
80823 Modern Checkered Moroccan Rug, 06'01 x 08'10. Masculine appeal meets Midcentury Modern in
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and ...

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Wool

Vintage Checkered Moroccan Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
circa: midcentury Material: Wool Wear Guide: 2 Wear Notes: Vintage and antique rugs are by nature, pre-loved and may show evidence of their past. There are varying degrees...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Checkered Moroccan Rug by Berber Tribes of Morocco
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20381 Vintage Checkered Moroccan Rag Rug 03'00 x 08'03. Boucherouite rugs represent a cherished
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bauhaus Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boujad Checkered Moroccan Rug, Boho Chic Meets Midcentury Elegance
By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
74783 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 03'01 x 05'06. Embark on a captivating journey through the
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Earth-tone Checkered Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
80809 Organic Modern Moroccan Rug, 10'02 x 13'09. Subtle Shibui meets cozy contentment in this hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Organic Modern Moroccan and Nort...

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Wool

Modern Bauhaus Checkered Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Boho Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
81092 Modern Moroccan Mosaic Rug, 12'00 x 14'10. Step into a realm where artistic movements collide
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Moroccan and North Africa...

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21812 Vintage Checkered Moroccan Azilal Rug, 06'01 x 08'10. Explore the vibrant world of Azilal
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Elegance Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
mystical aura, this checkered Moroccan rug transforms into a canvas that harmoniously blends the spirit of
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21818 Vintage Checkered Moroccan Azilal Rug, 05'04 x 09'01. Embark on a captivating journey through
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Cubism Meets Sustainable Design
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
realm of maximalist style with this vintage checkered Moroccan Azilal rug, intricately hand-knotted to
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Cotton, Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Checkerboard Pattern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21507 Vintage Checkered Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'02 x 09'00. Enter the captivating world of Azilal
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...

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Wool

Modern Checkerboard Moroccan Rug, Organic Modern Meets Zen Shibui
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
81071 Modern Beige Checkered Moroccan Rug, 09'04 x 12'01. Introducing our exquisite muted tonal
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Checkered Talsint Moroccan Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20202 Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, 06'02 x 15'04. Talsint rugs, originating from the Figuig area
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Checkered Rug
Located in Stockton, NJ
A vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug with interesting and unusual checkered pattern. Wonderful
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Checkered Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Cozy Boho
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, (after) Paul Klee, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
20889 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'03 x 07'08. Step into the world of vibrant design with Boujad
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Berber Moroccan Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
2008 Berber Moroccan Rug with Contemporary Abstract Style. The free-form designs in this hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African...

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Wool

 Berber Moroccan Rug
 Berber Moroccan Rug
W 48 in L 72 in
Colorful Vintage Moroccan Boucharouette Rug with Diamond and Checkered Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'2 x 6'7. Vintage Boucharouette Moroccan rug with diamond and Checkered Design multi
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Black Red Checkered Diamond Moroccan Long Run - Tribal
Located in New York, NY
Black and red diamond tribal wool rug - made in Morocco
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Early 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21780 Vintage Red Talsint Moroccan Rug 03'10 x 07'09. Embark on a mesmerizing journey with the
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Rustic Boho Chic Style Vintage Moroccan Rug by Berber Tribes of Morocco
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21431 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 05'06 x 09'07. Emanating boho chic style amd weathered charm
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Rustic Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Handwoven Moroccan Boucherouite Shag Rug in Checkered Pattern in Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite shag area rug is in a colorful checkered pattern. The many colors
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Vintage Moroccan Berber Hand Knotted Rug in Red and Black Checkered Design
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Moroccan Berber hand-knotted wool rug is hand-carded with all natural dyes in black
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Berber Hand Knotted Rug in Red and Black Checkered Design
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Moroccan Berber hand-knotted wool rug is hand-carded with all natural dyes in black
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Rag Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
??21496 Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Rag rug 04'03 x 10'00. ?With its expressive tribal
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...

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Fabric, Cotton, Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Checkerboard Design
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
beauty. The eye-catching checkered pattern and lively colors woven into this vintage Moroccan rug work
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Rugged Beauty
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug. The intrinsic checkered design and lively colors woven into this
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Rustic Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Rehamna Moroccan Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20277 Vintage Rehamna Moroccan Rug, 05'00 x 08'01. From the sun-drenched plains of Rehamna east of
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Rehamna Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Bauhaus Movement
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
with a couple of diamond shapes. The Moroccan rug unfolds a mesmerizing checkered pattern woven in
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Rehamna Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Abstract Expressionism
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20289 Vintage Red Rehamna Moroccan Rug, 05'04 x 08'03. From the sun-drenched plains of Rehamna east
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21791 Vintage Red Talsint Moroccan Rug, 05'03 x 11'00. Embark on an entrancing odyssey guided by
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Reversible Vintage Moroccan Rug, Bauhaus Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20532 Reversible Vintage Moroccan Rug, 05'02 x 09'11. Step into the captivating vision of woven
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bauhaus Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Neutral Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Wabi-Sabi
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20260 Vintage Neutral Moroccan Rug, 05'09 x 08'03. In our pursuit of captivating spaces and
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and N...

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Wool

Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Abstract Expressionism
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20647 Vintage Red Talsint Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 14'05. Marvel at the enchanting artistry of this
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20708 Vintage Red Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 06'04 x 12'03. Embark on a journey into the rich legacy of
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Berber Moroccan Rehamna Rug with Bohemian Abstract Expressionist Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
74827, Berber Moroccan Rehamna rug with Bohemian abstract expressionist style. This hand knotted
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North ...

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Bohemian Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
74543, vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal rug with Bohemian Tribal style. This hand knotted wool
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Global Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21821 Colorful Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'09 x 10'00. Embark on a mesmerizing bohemian odyssey
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Modern Cubist Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21592 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Modern Cubist Style 03'07 x 05'05. Showcasing a bold
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Modern Cubist Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21571 vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal rug with Modern Cubist style 03'03 x 05'03. Showcasing a bold
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Rug with Modern Cubist Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Moroccan Boucherouite rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The eye-catching checkered pattern and
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Rug with Modern Cubist Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Moroccan Boucherouite rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The eye-catching checkered pattern and
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Cotton, Wool

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Abstract Cubism Meets Global Bohemian
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21006 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 04'08 x 07'02. Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Boujad
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Global Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20359 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, 05'02 x 13'05. Behold the artistry of this hand-knotted
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21782 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 05'07 x 08'06. Embark on a captivating exploration of the rich
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Rehamna Moroccan Rug, Southwest Boho Chic Meets Cubist Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20366 Vintage Rehamna Moroccan Rug, 05'11 x 09'00. Experience the fusion of Cubist flair and
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Global Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20305 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 05'03 x 8'07. Step into the allure of timeless Moroccan
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Striking multi-colored Moroccan Rehamna carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
A striking vintage Moroccan Rehamna carpet featuring lozenges that distort as they drift across one
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Midcentury Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20471 Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 04'09 x 09'00. Witness the enduring allure of this hand
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...

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Wool

Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Midcentury Modern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20852 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'08 x 12'02. Mid-Century Modern design seamlessly
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21569 Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style 03'11 x 07'10
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Pink & Black Boujad Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21258 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'00 x 05'06. A Boujad rug is a type of traditional handwoven
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage High-Low Taznakht Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21837 Vintage High-Low Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 04'09 x 07'02. A vintage Taznakht rug refers to a
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Extra-Long Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20226 Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, 07'01 x 14'06 In a seamless fusion of Mid-Century Modern style
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...

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Wool

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
20453 Vintage Checkered Boujad Moroccan Rug, 02'06 x 06'03. Originating from Morocco's Boujad
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Boho Chic
By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20309 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug with Bauhaus Style, 05'03 x 07'06. Originating from Morocco
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Boho Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
.​ ​Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing checkered design of this hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan rug
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Modern Moroccan Bauhaus Area Rug
By Gunta Stölzl, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
81091 Modern Bauhaus Moroccan Rug, 09'03 x 11'01. Step into a realm where artistic movements
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Bauhaus Moroccan and North Afric...

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Wool

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Checkered Moroccan For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the checkered Moroccan you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and foam, every checkered Moroccan was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a checkered Moroccan, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a checkered Moroccan — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A checkered Moroccan, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made checkered Moroccan has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco are consistently popular.

How Much is a Checkered Moroccan?

The average selling price for a checkered Moroccan at 1stDibs is $2,775, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $14,100 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Rugs and Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.