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Moroccan and North African Rugs For Sale
Vintage Beni Ourain Berber Tribal Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our vintage Moroccan rugs are part of a skillfully curated collection of rare and unusual designs. They are made of all-natural dyes and 100% handspun wool from the Atlas Mountain re...
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1960s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Runner with Polychromatic Diamond Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 4x9 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance. On the Design: Admirers...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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New Golden Sahara Talisman Contemporary Moroccan Carpet, 08'00 x 09'11
Located in Dallas, TX
31314 Golden Sahara Talisman Modern Moroccan Rug, 08'00 x 09'11. Step into a realm where the golden sands of the Sahara meet the intricate artistry of Moroccan craftsmanship with thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Red Taznakht Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cozy Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
21840 Vintage Red Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 04'09 x 09'10. Embark on a voyage through the profound heritage of the Taznakht Tribe, where adept hands in the southern High Atlas Mountains...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Soft Blue Yellow Turkish Shag Gallery Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Light blue and yellow midcentury handwoven Shag Pile Turkish Tulu rug. Measures: 6'2" x 11'.
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20th Century Turkish Tulu Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Organic Brutalist Moroccan Textured Rug Neutral Earth-Tones
Located in Dallas, TX
80996 Organic Brutalist Moroccan Rug, 08'10 x 11'05. Emanating the softer side of Brutalism with incredible detail and varied textures, this high-low Moroccan rug is an amalgam of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Brutalist Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug by Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21330 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'06 x 09'11. Originating from the Beni M'Guild tribe nestled in Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains, Beni M'Guild rugs embody a cherished tradi...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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New Desert Mirage Modern Moroccan Rug, 09'11 x 10'04
Located in Dallas, TX
31286 New Desert Mirage Striped Modern Moroccan Rug, 09'11 x 10'04. This hand knotted wool Desert Mirage Striped Modern Moroccan rug is a breathtaking blend of contemporary Moroccan ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Orange with Diamond Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 6x12 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance. On the Design: Admirer...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Boho Chic Meets Cozy Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
20488 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, 03’09 x 06’06. With meticulous craftsmanship, this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Azilal rug showcases a mesmerizing diamond trellis pat...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Moroccan Rug Beni Ourain Genuine Wool
Located in Ferrara, IT
Experience the unique combination of tradition and modernity with this exquisite Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug. This luxurious rug showcases the unparalleled craft of the Berber tribes pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Berber Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 07'01 x 13'01
Located in Dallas, TX
74727 Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, 07’01 x 13’01. This vintage hand-knotted wool Beni Ourain Moroccan rug invites you into a world where Midcentury Modern aesthetics and nomadic...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21623 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal rug with Tribal Style measures 03'04 x 07'04.
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
20721 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 07'02 x 08'05. This vintage Berber Moroccan rug is a stunning example of Midcentury Modern style, hand-knotted with wool and imbued with the authen...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic vintage Moroccan rug with the best geometric pattern including myriad triangles in varying shades of gray, black, white, and orange, surrounded by a zigzag patterned border wo...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Organic Modern Vintage Rabat Earth-Tone Moroccan Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77252 Vintage Rabat Moroccan Area Rug, 11'09 x 14'08. This hand knotted wool vintage Rabat Moroccan rug features an all-over geometric lozenge pattern composed of diagonal rows of al...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Moroccan Rug. Beni Ourain Style Handmade Carpet. 100% Wool. Custom Options Avl.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. These beautiful hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in White with Brown Geometric Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 3x6 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance. On the Design: Admirers...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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New Organic Modern Desert Mist Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31270 New Modern Desert Mist Moroccan Rug, 08'00 x 10'04. Introducing the enchanting Modern Desert Mist Moroccan Rug, a masterfully hand-knotted wool creation that captures the essen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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New Contemporary Moroccan Textured High-Low Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31022 Moroccan Textured High-Low Kilim Rug, 07'11 x 09'10. Transform your living space with the enchanting allure of this handwoven Moroccan high-low rug. Crafted with precision and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

New Twilight Horizon Modern Moroccan Rug, 09'02 x 12'02
Located in Dallas, TX
31267 New Twilight Horizon Modern Purple Moroccan Rug, 09'02 x 12'02. This hand knotted wool Twilight Horizon Modern Purple Moroccan Rug is a stunning blend of contemporary elegance ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Embellish your room with history and sophistication with our Tuareg mat. It highlights the linear patterns and ambiguous Berber symbols on its core which are open to interpretation. ...
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1940s North African Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Leather, Reed

Vintage Moroccan Rug Pillow by Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
78442 Vintage Moroccan Rug Pillow, 01'05 x 01'06 x 00'04. Emanating nomadic charm with elements of comfort and functional versatility, this vintage Moroccan pillow...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Sequins

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Tribal Style, Moroccan Berber Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
20747, vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal rug with tribal style, Moroccan Berber carpet. This hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Azilal rug is a striking example of the Berber tribe and ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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New Prismatic Pathways Modern Moroccan Rug, 09'06 x 11'10
Located in Dallas, TX
31247 New Prismatic Pathways Modern Moroccan Rug, 09'06 x 11'10. This hand knotted wool Prismatic Pathways Modern Moroccan Rug is a mesmerizing blend of traditional craftsmanship and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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New Contemporary Moroccan Textured High-Low Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31032 Moroccan Textured High-Low Kilim Rug, 07'11 x 09'08. Experience the serene elegance of Shibui principles and Organic Modern style with this exquisite handwoven Moroccan high-lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

New Diamonds Contemporary Light Green Moroccan Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31212 Modern Tribal Moroccan Rugs, 08'00 x 10'09. Enveloped in cozy cohesiveness and tribal enchantment, this hand-knotted wool modern Moroccan rug transcends mere decor; it is a nar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Cream White with Art Deco Style Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Morocco, this 4x5 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new line of contemporary tribal rugs. Its design represents some...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This phenomenal handwoven reed and leather Tuareg mat feature all the elegant thin outlined diamonds and zigzag patterns. This mat can give an accent to any contemporary and minimali...
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1940s North African Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Leather, Reed

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Berber Rug from Mehraban
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Berber rug that features symbols that highlights the significance of patterns woven into this magnificent rug. It boasts a series of zigzag lines that...
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1930s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Azilal Moroccan Runner with Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in Wool and fabric in the titular technique, this vintage 3x7 Moroccan Boucherouite runner is believed to hail from the Azilal tribe. On the Design: This 1950s runne...
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1950s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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1980's Beni MGuild Moroccan Carpet, Bohemian Rhapsody Meets Midcentury Modern
Located in Dallas, TX
20319 Vintage Purple Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'01 x 08'02. Embark on a visual journey through the mystique of Moroccan heritage with our hand-knotted Beni MGuild vintage rug—a ma...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21444 Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug with Modern Rustic Style 06'02 x 15'08. With its rugged beauty, simplicity and bold expressive design, this hand-knotted wool vintage Berber ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
Located in Dallas, TX
74833 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04’09 x 10’00. Forged through the timeless tradition of hand-knotting, this vintage Boucherouite Moroccan rag rug is a testament t...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton

21st Century Moroccan Berber rug
Located in New York, NY
Berber Moroccan rug 23'6" x 16'9" (716 x 511 cm).
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78388 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 06'00 x 11'11. With its simplicity, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a ca...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
$5,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Color Block Design
Located in Dallas, TX
21066, vintage Berber Rehamna Moroccan rug with color block pattern and Cubist style. Drawing inspiration from Paul Klee, Sonia Delaunay, and Theo van Doesburg, this hand knotted woo...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Post-Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Neutral Boho Meets Wabi-Sabi
Located in Dallas, TX
21553 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, 02'06 x 04'10. Neutral boho chic meets wabi-sabi in this hand knotted vintage Moroccan Azilal rug. The intrinsic diamond design and neutral earth-tone colors woven into this piece work together creating a warm and inviting ambiance. Askew brown ombre lines come together forming two diamond lozenges unfolding across an abrashed tan field. The highly effective use of negative space ensures the stark contrasting lines and layers of texture take center stage. Reflecting elements of wabi-sabi and sustainable design, this small Moroccan rug...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Red with Colorful Medallions Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 3x7 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance. On the Design: Admirers...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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3’2” x 5’ Betula Brown, Ivory, Taupe Handmade Moroccan Wool Vintage Rug
Located in Livingston Manor, NY
The Betula rug is a stunning vintage Moroccan piece, handwoven from 100% natural sheep’s wool by skilled Berber artisans. Featuring a thick, plush pile, this rug combines warm ivory ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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New Organic Modern Beni Mrirt Berber Moroccan Rug with Minimalist Shibui Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21644 Rare Organic Modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 10'01 x 13'02. An exquisite convergence of organic minimalism and cultural reverence, this hand-knotted wool Beni Mrirt Moroccan ru...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Contemporary Beni Ourain Moroccan Berber Rug asymmetrical pattern black lines
Located in Neuss, NW
Rivers is a contemporary 100% wool rug – thick and soft, comfortable underfoot. Our Berber rugs are handwoven and handknotted by Amazigh women in the Atlas Mountains. These communiti...
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2010s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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1960's Berber Moroccan Azilal Carpet with Tribal Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20363 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug Runner with Tribal Bohemian Style 04'03 x 11'00. With its boho chic style and nomadic charm, this vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal runner with ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Moroccan and North African Rugs

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1970's Berber Moroccan Azilal Carpet with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20866 Vintage Neutral Moroccan Azilal Rug, 02'08 x 06'09. This hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Azilal rug is a vibrant testament to the enduring spirit of Berber craftsmanship. Th...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Colorful Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20625 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 03'05 x 06'02. Azilal rag rugs, also recognized as Azilal Boucherouite rugs, epitomize sustainable craftsmanship originating from ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Post-Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78367 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'10 x 09'02. With its nomadic charm and brutalist connotations, this hand knotted wool vinta...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
$3,752 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74776 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 04'05 X 11'09. Discover the allure of Boujad rugs, originating from the vibrant city of Boujad in the Khouribga region—a once pivotal pilgrimag...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Post-Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Azilal Berber Moroccan White Miniature Rug with Black Directional Motifs
Located in Milan, IT
Azilal rugs woven with natural, undyed ivory and brown/black wool constitute the most renowned body of weavings for this area. Their popularity is due perhaps to their aesthetic affi...
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1980s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Collectible Diamond Purple Violet Moroccan Wool Shag Midcentury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
Collectible antique vintage Moroccan shag rug in excellent condition. Featuring a geometric diamond pattern over a deeply saturated violet or aubergine purple background. The jewel-t...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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New Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30774 New Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug 09'04 x 11'07. Channeling a coastal cottage with colors reminiscence of sea glass and weathered wood, this hand-knotted wool contemporary Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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New Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug
New Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug
$7,327 Sale Price
20% Off
NASIRI Carpets Moroccan Collection - Beni Ourain
Located in New York, NY
This original Moroccan rug is styled after the Beni Ourain rugs that were produced by the nomadic Berber tribes in North Africa for centuries. Beni Ourain rugs are identified by the...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Midcentury Boho Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21358 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'07 x 13'00. Originating from the renowned Beni Ourain tribe, an integral part of Morocco's diverse Berber community, these Moroccan rugs ar...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan 'Glaoua' Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Moroccan 'Glaoua' carpet.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Vintage Moroccan Runner with Polychromatic Chevron Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 2x10 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance. On the Design: Admirer...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Beige with Diamond Medallions Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 3x13 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance. On the Design: Admirer...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Bobyrug’s Wonderful vintage Egyptian Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Egyptian tapestry (in style of Egyptian Ramsès Wissa Wassef School Tapestries), with beautiful design of mosque in the city and beau...
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
20171 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'10 x 08'05. In the realm of Bohemian interior style, discover the enchanting fusion with nomadic charm in this hand-knotted wool vintage Bou...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Large Modern Moroccan Rug, Boho Chic Collides with Cozy Hygge Vibes
Located in Dallas, TX
30776 New Contemporary Moroccan Style rug, 12'04 x 14'06. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in India. Brand new. In-Stock.
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Green Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Tropical Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21327 vintage green Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug with Tropical Bohemian style 07'01 x 14'05. With its simplicity, plush pile and tribal style, this hand knotted ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Global Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
21747 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'05 x 09'01. Originating from Morocco's Boujad region, Boujad rugs encapsulate the vibrant artistic legacy of Berber tribes, notably the Haou...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Antique and Vintage Moroccan Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Find Beni Ourain Rugs, Azilal Rugs, Kilims and More

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.

Vintage 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. 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.

The collection of antique and vintage rugs and carpets on 1stDibs features a wide range of extraordinary Moroccan and North African rugs including Beni Ourain rugs, Azilal rugs, kilims and more.

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