Mauritanian Mat
Antique Saharan Tuareg Mat, Mauritania, 19th Century
Located in Renens, CH
Saharan Tuareg mat, 19th Century:
These mats were used by the Tuareg nomads in the Saharan desert
Category
Antique 19th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
Classic Mid-Century Mauritanian Tuareg Mat curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
Woven by the nomadic Tuareg tribes of Mauritania with palm reed and leather, these mats offer a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Oversized Vintage Mauritanian Tuareg Mat in Rich Brown Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage floor covering is a rare oversized 14x17 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribal weavers of
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Antique 1650s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Reed
$40,000
W 163 in L 206 in
Late-20th Century, Vintage Mauritanian Leather Tuareg Rug North Africa
Located in Marbella, ES
Mauritanian Tuareg leather mats are made of dwarf palm tree fibers and hand woven with leather
Category
Late 20th Century Mauritanian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Straw
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in Dallas, TX
78410 vintage African Tuareg mat from Morocco 07'09 x 12'01. Full of tiny details and reflecting
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in Dallas, TX
21703 vintage African Tuareg Mat from Morocco 07'09 x 17'10. Full of tiny details and reflecting
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage Tuareg Mat, Gold-Brown Tribal Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven reed and camel leather in Mauritania circa 1950-1960, this 10x13 vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Reed, Leather
Vintage Tuareg Mat, Beige-Red Tribal Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven reed and camel leather in Mauritania circa 1950-1960, this 10x13 vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage Tuareg Mat, Brown and Beige Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage rug and floor covering is a 9x14 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name
Category
Antique 1850s Mauritanian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage Tuareg Runner Mat, Brown and Beige Striped Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage runner rug and floor covering is a 3x12 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same
Category
Antique 1850s Mauritanian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage Tuareg Runner Mat, Brown and Beige Striped Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage runner rug and floor covering is a 3x12 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same
Category
Antique 1850s Mauritanian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage Tuareg Mat, Beige with Bold Tribal Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven reed and camel leather in Mauritania circa 1950-1960, this 11x14 vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage Tuareg Runner Mat, Brown and Beige Striped Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage runner rug and floor covering is a 3x15 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same
Category
Antique 1850s Mauritanian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage Tuareg Mat Runner, Warm Beige with Rich Brown Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage rug and floor covering is a 3x12 Tuareg runner mat from the nomadic tribe of the same
Category
Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Reed
Vintage Tuareg Mat Runner, Luminous Bronze with Rich Brown Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage rug and floor covering is a 2x6 Tuareg runner mat from the nomadic tribe of the same
Category
Antique 1660s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,800
W 27 in L 78 in
Vintage Tuareg Runner Mat, Gold with Rich Brown Leather Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage rug and floor covering is a 3x10 Tuareg runner mat from the nomadic tribe of the same
Category
Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Reed
Vintage Tuareg Mat, Golden Brown with Bold Tribal Geometric Motifs - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven reed and camel leather in Mauritania circa 1950-1960, this 10x13 vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
$28,000
W 119 in L 159 in
Vintage Tuareg Mat Runner, Warm and Rich Gold and Brown Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage rug and floor covering is a 3x12 Tuareg runner mat from the nomadic tribe of the same
Category
Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Reed
Vintage Tuareg Mat Runner, Stripes in Warm Gold and Brown Tones - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage rug and floor covering is a 3x10 Tuareg runner mat from the nomadic tribe of the same
Category
Antique 1660s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Midcentury Mauritanian Tuareg Mat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Tuareg mat handwoven with palm reed and leather in a complex tribal design in real
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Reed
!970s TUAREG MAT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Tuareg mat handwoven with palm reed and leather in a complex tribal design with Berber
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Tuareg Vintage Mat, Rug From Mautania, Saharan African Mat
By leslosanges
Located in Biarritz, FR
leather mats serve faithfully throughout life of generations, projecting a Tuareg 'mystique' to their
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Vintage 1970s Mauritanian Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Reed
Midcentury Tuareg Mat 6'7 x 10'4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Tuareg mat handwoven with palm reed and leather in a complex tribal design with Berber
Category
Vintage 1970s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Reed
Midcentury Tuareg Mat 6'1 x 8'11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Tuareg mat handwoven with palm reed and leather in a complex tribal design with Berber
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Midcentury Tuareg Mat 7' x 8'10"
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Tuareg mat handwoven with palm reed and leather in a complex tribal design with Berber
Category
Vintage 1970s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Reed
Tuareg Mauritanien Vintage Mat, Free Shipping Everywhere
By leslosanges
Located in Biarritz, FR
This Reed mats from the Tuareg tribes of Mauritania, decorated with stitched straw and camel
Category
Vintage 1970s Mauritanian Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Reed
Vintage Berber Tuareg Mat Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Handwoven by the nomadic Tuareg tribes of Sahara Mauritania. This flat-weave mat is made with palm
Category
Vintage 1970s Sahrawi Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
Mauritanian Mat
Located in Wainscott, NY
Woven reed and leather mat from the Tuareg tribe from Northern Africa. Mat measures approx. 12' x
Category
20th Century More Carpets
Materials
Reed
Mauritanian Mat
Located in Wainscott, NY
Woven reed and leather mat from the Tuareg tribe. Measures approx 11' x 7'
Category
20th Century North African More Carpets
Materials
Reed, Leather
Mauritania Mat from Sahara in Leather and Palm Wood, Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Rug mat from Mauritania Sahara, made of palm wood and leather with graphic design, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
W 145.67 in L 206.7 in
Mauritania Mat from Sahara in Palm Wood and Leather, Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Rug mat from Mauritania Sahara, made of palm wood and leather with graphic design, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
W 70.87 in L 122.05 in
Mauritania Mat from Sahara in Leather and Palm Wood, Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Rug mat from Mauritania Sahara, made of palm wood and leather with graphic design, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
Mauritanian 'Tuareg' Mat or Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mauritanian Mat or Rug, a true testament to the rich heritage and craftsmanship of northern African
Category
20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
Mauritanian 'Tuareg' Mat or Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mauritanian Mat or Rug, a true testament to the rich heritage and craftsmanship of northern African
Category
20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
Mauritanian 'Tuareg' Mat or Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mauritanian Mat or Rug, a true testament to the rich heritage and craftsmanship of northern African
Category
20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Palmwood
Mauritanian 'Tuareg' Mat or Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mauritanian Mat or Rug, a true testament to the rich heritage and craftsmanship of northern African
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather
Mauritanian 'Tuareg' Mat or Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mauritanian Mat or Rug, a true testament to the rich heritage and craftsmanship of northern African
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather
Mauritanian Tuareg Mat, Early 20th Century
Located in Soho, London, GB
tribes of Mauritania in palm fibres and leather. Adorned with powerful tribal symbols, these mats were
Category
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Mauritanian Tuareg Mat, Early 20th Century
Located in Soho, London, GB
tribes of Mauritania in palm fibres and leather. Adorned with powerful tribal symbols, these mats were
Category
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
Mat from Mauritania Sahara in Palmwood and Leather, Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Rug mat from Mauritania Sahara, made of palmwood and leather with graphic design, circa 1950s-1960s
Category
Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
W 104.34 in L 159.45 in
Mauritanian 'Tuareg' Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large Mauritanian rug. 15'.75 x 9'4" This Moroccan Mauritanian (Tuareg) leather mat is made of
Category
20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
Mauritanian 'Tuareg' Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large Mauritanian Rug. 10' x 7'2" This Moroccan Mauritanian (Tuareg) leather mat is made of dwarf
Category
20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
Mid-20th Century Vintage Mauritanian Leather Tuareg Rug, North Africa
Located in Marbella, ES
Mauritanian Tuareg leather mats are made of dwarf palm tree fibers and handwoven with leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Straw
H 127.17 in W 81.89 in L 127.17 in
Mid-20th Century Vintage Mauritanian Leather Tuareg Rug North Africa
Located in Marbella, ES
Mauritanian Tuareg leather mats are made of dwarf palm tree fibers and hand woven with leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Straw
Matt from Mauritania Sahara in Palm Wood and Leather, Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Very big rug mat from Mauritania Sahara, made of palm wood and leather with graphic design, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
W 133.86 in L 188.98 in
Mauritanian Tuareg Mat, Early 20th Century
Located in Soho, London, GB
tribes of Mauritania in palm fibres and leather. Adorned with powerful tribal symbols, these mats were
Category
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Reed
Handwoven Tuareg Tribe Rug or Mat from Mauritania
Located in New York, NY
This Moroccan Tuareg leather mat is made of dwarf palm tree fibers and handwoven with leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber
Vintage Mid-Century Mauritanian Tuareg Mat curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
Woven by the nomadic Tuareg tribes of Mauritania with palm reed and leather, these mats offer a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Mid-20th Century Vintage Mauritanian Leather Tuareg Rug, North Africa
Located in Marbella, ES
Mauritanian Tuareg leather mats are made of dwarf palm tree fibers and handwoven with leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Straw
Vintage Tuareg Tent Mat
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic boldly patterned vintage Tuareg tent mat woven of thin reeds and leather strips, and
Category
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Reed, Leather
Vintage Tuareg Mat, Brown and Beige Striped Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage rug and floor covering is a 3x5 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name
Category
Antique 1850s Mauritanian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage Tuareg Runner Mat, Brown and Beige Striped Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage runner rug and floor covering is a 3x12 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same
Category
Antique 1850s Mauritanian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Midcentury Mauritanian Tuareg Mat 6' x 9'4
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Tuareg mat handwoven with palm reed and leather in a complex tribal design with Berber
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Reed
Tuareg Straw and Leather Mat
Located in New York, NY
Made in the desert of Southern Moroccan and Mauritania by indigenous tribes, Tuareg mats are
Category
20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather
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Mauritanian Mat For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Mauritanian mat you’re looking for. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and palmwood, every Mauritanian mat was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Mauritanian mat, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Mauritanian mat, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Mauritanian Mat?
Prices for a Mauritanian mat start at $3,500 and top out at $39,303 with the average selling for $11,757.
Finding the Right Moroccan-rugs for You
Antique and vintage Moroccan rugs serve as an exceptional piece of decor. Whether it’s to tie your bedroom together or to add a dazzling array of colors and graphically provocative shapes and other elements to your living room wall, there’s increased demand for all types of Moroccan tribal rugs, especially as bohemian, global and eco styles are on the rise and because tapestries and wall hangings are definitely cool again.
Travelers and interior design lovers from all over the world are big fans of the complex geometric patterns and bold color palettes that we typically associate with rustic, natural Moroccan and North African rugs.
In the West, the current infatuation with handwoven vintage Moroccan tribal rugs stretches to the mid-20th century. Then, designers such as Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier offset austere interiors with vibrant and alluring mid-century modern Moroccan rugs. (Le Corbusier integrated these rugs in his designs for Villa La Roche in Paris, while Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater in Pennsylvania is also home to distinctive Moroccan floor coverings.)
Moroccan rugs date back to the Paleolithic era, when Berber tribes, which comprised many different members of an ethnic group native to North Africa, would weave these textiles with intricate images and symbols. Traditionally, Moroccan tribal weavings were made exclusively by women and solely for personal use. Dense pile rugs served not only as floor coverings but as mattresses, seating and even blankets in the winter months.
The Moroccan rug hasn’t survived this long merely because of its usefulness. These stunning works take at least two to three weeks to weave, and each woman weaves the story of her life into the design. They are filled with symbolism and vary greatly depending on the locale where they were woven. In this way, part of the profound beauty of traditional Moroccan rugs lies in their historical and cultural significance.
One of the most widely loved styles of Moroccan rugs comes from the Beni Ourain tribes, a network of nearly two dozen individual tribes in the mountainous Middle Atlas region.
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