What is a Beni Ourain rug?

A Beni Ourain rug is a rug produced by the Beni Ourain tribes, a network of nearly two dozen individual tribes in the mountainous Middle Atlas region of Morocco. Beni Ourain rugs are woven from undyed, natural wool. The textures, imperfections and asymmetrical lines, which can’t be reproduced with mass production methods, as well as the neutral tones and understated geometry have endeared interior designers to these works for ages — it’s one of the most widely loved styles of vintage Moroccan rugs. In comparison to the spare Beni Ourain rugs, a more heavily decorated, widely colorful option can be found in Azilal Moroccan rugs, which contrast wonderfully with the rich, dark wood tones and clean lines that characterize mid-century modern furniture.