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"Chandelier" Design for this Moroccan Purple Vintage Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
design - Rare old Moroccan carpet with an unbelievable blue-light blue-violet field color, in various
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Large Old Moroccan Red Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1180. - Large perfect red Moroccan carpet: Simply solar! In one corner a little design, as a
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Other Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Large Old Moroccan Red Carpet
Large Old Moroccan Red Carpet
W 87.8 in L 147.64 in
Unusual Old Moroccan Red Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
My carpets are not affected by fashions. After a year the new modern carpets are no longer worth
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

 Unusual Old  Moroccan Red Carpet
 Unusual Old  Moroccan Red Carpet
W 57.09 in L 131.89 in
Old Moroccan Simple Naif Little Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1133 - Unusual little brown Moroccan carpet - It's not necessary put it on the ground: it 's little
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Colorful Vintage Moroccan Aït bou Ichaouen Carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
This striking vintage Moroccan Aït Bou Ichaouen (Talsint) carpet features a unique interpretation
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Aït bou Ichaouen (Talsint) Carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
found elsewhere in Morocco...these archaic designs reflect an older tradition of weaving history dating
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Little Vintage Moroccan Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1096 - Small carpet from the High Atla, of old manufacture and unusual small size: easily set
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Little Vintage Moroccan Carpet
Little Vintage Moroccan Carpet
W 32.68 in L 74.81 in
Long Vintage MOROCCAN Red Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1181 - All red, with the black border - A large beautiful old Chichaoua carpet with a very
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Ait Bou Ichaouen Moroccan Berber Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Ait Bou Ichaouen Moroccan Berber carpet or rug. A fascinating Moroccan Berber carpet, attributed to
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kilim Zemmur Old Moroccan Runner
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Modern taste for this old rare kilim, coming from a village in Western Sahara. The dark color of
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

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 Taznakht Moroccan Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20187 Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 04'06 x 07'08. Taznakht rugs are a distinctive style of
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Colorful Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug by Berber Tribes of Morocco
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21113 Colorful Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 02'07 x 05'07. Colorful Beni Ourain rugs, stemming from
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Old Kilim Beni Uaren Flatwave
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Moroccan Old Kilim Beni Uaren from a rich private collection. All my Moroccan rugs have been shown
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug by Berber Tribes of Morocco
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20375 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04'11 x 08'03. Crafted through the age-old
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Cotton, Fabric, Wool

Graphic Old Moroccan Rug AIT OAGHARDA
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
My carpets are not affected by fashions. Enjoy one genuine product, made to keep You company and be
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moorish Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Rustic Vintage Berber Blue Moroccan Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21056 Weathered Vintage Berber Blue Moroccan Rug, 05'11 x 08'05. This vintage Moroccan rug
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960s Moroccan Berber Rug Burnt Orange 16ft Long
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
women in Morocco, organic lamb wool in vegetable dyed.Mid-Century Modernist tribal carpet, circa
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Berber Taznakht Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21272 Vintage Red Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 06'06 x 10'05. Taznakht Moroccan rugs are handwoven
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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
tradition, as it honors the age-old weaving techniques mastered by the Berber Tribes of Morocco. Each thread
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni M'Guild
Located in Dallas, TX
20262 Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'11 x 08'04. Beni M'Guild rugs, originating from the
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Purple Talsint Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Hygge Meets Convivial Contentment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20983 Vintage Purple Talsint Moroccan Rug, 05'10 x 10'11. From the heart of the Figuig province
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Boucherouite Talsint Moroccan Rag Rug, Cubism Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20095 Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rag Rug, 04'06 x 11'04. Talsint rag rugs, also known as Talsint
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21817 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 05'04 x 08'04. Azilal rag rugs, also known as
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21834 Vintage Black Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04'04 x 07'10. Azilal rag rugs, or Azilal Boucherouite
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21836 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04'00 x 07'00. Azilal rag rugs, also recognized
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21743 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04'00 x 07'01. Azilal rag rugs, lovingly
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Cotton, Wool

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21742 Colorful Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 05'00 x 07'04. Azilal rag rugs, hailed
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21738 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04'04 x 07'03. Azilal rag rugs, affectionately
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Cotton, Wool

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21739 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04'04 x 10'03. Azilal rag rugs, affectionately
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wool

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21792 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04'09 x 07'02. Azilal rag rugs, fondly referred
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21783 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Rag Rug, 04'04 x 07'03. Azilal rag rugs, affectionately known
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21810 Colorful Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04'06 x 07'10. Azilal rag rugs
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Mountains of Morocco. Handcrafted by Berber artisans utilizing recycled textiles sourced from old clothing
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21741 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 05'03 x 06'05. Azilal rag rugs, celebrated as
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21722 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 03'09 x 06'04. Azilal rag rugs, cherished as
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Cotton, Wool

Large Red Moroccan Vintage Rug North African Tribal Design Djoharian Collection
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Berber rugs and carpets are mainly made in Morocco, Tunesia and Algeria. Largest producer are the tribal
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Purple Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21257 Vintage Purple Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 07'00 x 07'02. Beni Mrirt rugs epitomize a treasured
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Boho Chic Meets Cozy Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21723 Vintage Red Moroccan Azilal Rug, 05'01 x 06'03. Red Moroccan Azilal rugs are prized exemplars
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Cozy Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21736 Colorful Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'02 x 06'06. Step into the lively realm of Azilal
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Exceptional Vintage Berber Aït bou Ichaouen carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
An extraordinary vintage Moroccan carpet from the Aït Bou Ichaouen tribe. Horizontal abrashed bands
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Neutral Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
nomadic charm, this small Moroccan rug is steeped in centuries-old traditions of the Berber Tribe. Its
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Boho Chic Meets Cozy Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20168 Vintage Red Moroccan Azilal Rug Runner, 04’00 x 12’01. Red Moroccan Azilal rugs stand as
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20442 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04'06 x 07'01. Azilal rag rugs, alternatively
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Boho-Mid Mod Haven Moroccan Azilal Rug, Bohemian Meets Midcentury Modern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20250 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'11 x 10'05. Embark on an enchanting voyage into the vibrant
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vibrant Red Vintage Berber Aït bou Ichaouen carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
Incredibly vibrant Aït Bou Ichaouen (Talsint) vintage Moroccan carpet with linear symbols in
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage High-Low Taznakht Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21832 Vintage High-Low Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 05'00 x 07'06. Taznakht rugs are a distinct style of
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Large Moroccan Vintage Rug Golden Yellow and Orange Abstract Design Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
vegetable dyes. The condition is very autentic and nice. It has expected patina, faded colors and old
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Modern Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21479 Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 06'07 x 07'11. Beni Mrirt rugs represent a cherished
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Berber Carpet from 60s 100% wool handmade in Morocco, 300x390cm
Located in Neuss, NW
years old 100% wool Made in Morocco All of our carpets are cleaned in a professional carpet
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Green Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
the age-old artistry of Moroccan weaving traditions. In the cultural tapestry of Morocco, green isn't
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Boho Chic Meets Cozy Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21536 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 03'00 x 07'10. Step into the captivating world of Azilal rugs
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
20709 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'03 x 08'09. Step into a realm of vibrant aesthetics with
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
21790 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 04'08 x 07'08. Boujad rugs, originating from the picturesque
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Pink Boujad Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Chic Meets Tribal Allure
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
21838 Vintage Pink Boujad Moroccan Rug, 03'09 x 07'11. Hailing from the Boujad region nestled in
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Beige Black Moroccan Hallway Runner Beni Ourain Rug North African Tribal
By djoharian-design, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Collection Berber rugs and carpets are mainly made in Morocco, Tunesia and Algeria. Largest producer are
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Rhapsody Meets Midcentury Modern
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
artistry of Moroccan weaving traditions.Allow this vintage Berber rug to be your magic carpet ride
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Modern Luxe
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21346 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'04 x 10'01. Woven with the enchanting expertise of
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

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Old Morocco Carpets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of old Morocco carpets is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique old Morocco carpets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. Old Morocco carpets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Old Morocco carpets are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern style is often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Old Morocco Carpets?

Prices for old Morocco carpets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, old Morocco carpets begin at $950 and can go as high as $8,034, while the average can fetch as much as $3,603.

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.