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What is a Beni Ourain rug?

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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.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 17, 2022
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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice Beni Ourain rug with clean loop detail as opposed to shag. Clean braid fringe knotted
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Saint Paul, MN
One-of-a-kind vintage hand knotted Beni Ourain rug. From the Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco
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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20737 Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, 06'01 x 08'06. Originating from the esteemed Beni Ourain
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Moroccan Beni Ourain Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Beni Ourain carpet, Morocco. Originating from the Northeastern Azilal province of the Moroccan High
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent quality handwoven Beni Ourain rug. Made in Morocco.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Moroccan Beni Ourain Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Beni Ourain carpet, Morocco. Originating from the Northeastern Azilal province of the Moroccan high
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African...

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Wool

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