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Moroccan and North African Rugs For Sale
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-1960s.
Dimension: 180 cm x 310 cm.
Category
1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This exceptional and one-of-a-kind rug from the African Tuareg tribe features all the Berber symbols of mountains, chevrons, zigzag, and waves. Its natu...
Category
1940s North African Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Handmade Rug in Natural Fiber with Striped Oriental Design La Fibre Artisanale
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
Introducing the JENOUB rug, an extraordinary masterpiece envisioned by the talented artist Meriem Bouderbala, specifically crafted to captivate and inspire interior architects. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Natural Fiber, Seagrass, Rush
Vintage Folk Art Purple Moroccan Rug. Size: 6 ft. x 12 ft.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Folk Art midcentury vintage purple Moroccan rug, country of origin: Morocco, date circa mid-20th century. Size: 6 ft. x 12 ft. (...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Handmade Moroccan Shaggy Rug in Ivory, 100% Natural Wool, Custom Opt 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Organic Moroccan Brutalist Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
81116 Organic Modern Brutalist Moroccan Rug, 12'01 x 14'10. This hand-knotted wool Organic Modern Moroccan rug seamlessly combines the bold essence of Brutalism with tribal enchantme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Berber Nord Africa Black & White Wool Carpert Rug 2000s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Handmade wool Berber rug carpet with contrasting graphic design,
Morocco production 2000s.
Category
Early 2000s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
20723 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'04 x 07'02. Embark on a captivating nomadic journey where Midcentury Modern meets Biophilic Design, unveiling the captivating story within ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice vintage tribal Tunisian rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century tribal rug from Tunisia with beautiful geometrical design and nice colours with a red médaillon and white field and with
grey, orange, black and white in design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Tunisian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Square Rug with Brown and Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Morocco, this square 4x4 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new line of contemporary tribal rugs. Its design represen...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78376 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'01 x 11'02. With its Midcentury Modern style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vi...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Tibetan Contemporary Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful contemporary Tibetan Scatter rug has a beige field with dark brown floral accents.
This rug measures 4' x 6'.
Category
2010s Tibetan Tibetan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 8'x10' Modern Ornament Dusty Pink Color rug, Custom-made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
Size: 8’x10’ / 245x305 cm. Upon your request, we will make this rug in any size you need.
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unn...
Category
2010s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Dark Purple Moroccan Tribal Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage hand knotted wool rug. This rug has a purple field with multicolored tribal accents.
This rug measures 6'10" x 9'9"
circa 1960-1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940's Berber Moroccan Azilal Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74761 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'03 x 05'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Azilal rug invites you into a world where each fiber is imbued with the deep-rooted s...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Berber Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic Moroccan vintage rug handwoven by Berber Moroccan women using organic lamb wo and organic dye.North African Moroccan tribal runner with low pile handwoven wo, hand-kn...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Moroccan rug with a solid oatmeal field, specs of brown and a very cool long fringes on one end.
Category
20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 4'x6', Modern Ornament Dusty Pink Color rug, Custom-made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
Size: 4’x6’ / 125x185 cm. Upon your request, we will make this rug in any size you need.
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unne...
Category
2010s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Moroccan Tulu Rug Made of Natural Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan rug, made of plant dyed sheep wool. Measures: 8 X 10 ft.
Soft, comfy pile that is ideal for families with kids.
Available as it is or made to mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
4.5x9 ft Vintage Handmade Plain Cream Color Turkish Tulu Rug, 100% Natural Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand-knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for "thick piled") rug from Konya in Central Turkey. The rug is made of 100% natural undyed lamb’s wool, therefor it is very soft and comf...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Abstract Flow Moroccan Carpet with Expressionist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
81165 New Modern Abstract Flow Moroccan Rug, 08'08 x 12'02. This hand-knotted wool Modern Abstract Flow Moroccan rug, crafted in Pakistan, is a stunning exploration of line and form....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Moroccan Textured High-Low Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31035 Moroccan Textured High-Low Kilim Rug, 08'00 x 10'00. Immerse yourself in the understated elegance of Organic Modern style with this exquisite handwoven Moroccan high-low rug. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Midcentury Moroccan Berbere Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage Moroccan rug with a central medallion design and light colors with yellow, green, orange, purple and brown, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundatio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950’s Boujad Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20484 Vintage Red Moroccan Rug, 04’10 x 07’00. In the intricate weave of this hand-knotted wool vintage red Moroccan rug, a profusion of diamonds and confetti-like sprinkles unfolds,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Handmade Kilim Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We collected this gorgeous Kilim rug from the market in Morocco! We are in love with the intricate designs and bold color. Perfect for the Bohemian inspired living room, bedroom, or ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Vintage Moroccan Tribal Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Moroccan with the tan field. Accents of brown, black, and ivory all-over geometric design.
This rug measures: 6' x 8'8'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Red Moroccan Hallway Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
?21508 vintage Berber red Moroccan Hallway Runner 03'06 x 08'08. ?Showcasing an expressive tribal design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Morocca...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Kilim Floor Pouf Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
78411 Moroccan Vintage Kilim Pouf Ottoman, 2 x 2 x 1.
Emanating nomadic charm with elements of comfort and functional versatility, this vintage Moroccan pouf conjures the spirit of M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78413 vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 06'04 x 10'00.
With its simplicity, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Inspired Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful Moroccan-inspired rug woven in Turkey with wool derived from mid-20th century Turkish rugs.
3'10''x 7'4''
Category
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 4'x6’, Tribal Pattern Green Color rug, Custom-Made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 12’x15’, Tribal Pattern Green Color rug, Custom-Made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 3'x5’, Geometric Pattern Rug With Squares, Custom-Made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Berber Vintage Handmade Rug in Natural Black and White Wool
Located in Loria, IT
Beniourain Carpets: The Elegance of the Berber Tradition
Beniourain carpets are among the most prestigious Berber carpets, renowned for the contrast between natural white wool and de...
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1980s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Monumental Moroccan Berber Flat Weave Geometric Rug, circa 1960s
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Moroccan Berber Flat Weave Geometric Rug, circa 1960s. A large scale and colorful work of functional art executed in rich flat weave wool ...
Category
1960s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Hand Knotted Moroccan Tulu Rug, 100% Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary hand knotted Moroccan rug inspired by the Berber culture in the Atlas mountains, with soft, lush, velvety pile, made of hand-spun natural lamb's wool in un-dyed ivory ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Red Sabra Kilim Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This exquisitely crafted Moroccan sabra Kilim rug features knotted Berber designs on a single-color woven base. Made entirely of vegetable silk. Hand woven and knotted rug. Measures:...
Category
2010s Moroccan Hollywood Regency Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Art Deco Design Moroccan Tribal Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid-century Moroccan Art Deco rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice light colors, entirely hand knotted with w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Oversized Neutral Berber Moroccan Rug, Cozy Hygge Meets Minimalist Shibui
Located in Dallas, TX
21144 Oversized Neutral Berber Moroccan Rug 13'09 x 18'02.
Nomadic charm meets the softer side of Shibui in this hand knotted wool Berber Moroccan rug. The intricate diamond silhouette and earthy neutral colors woven into this piece work together to provide a feeling of cozy contentment without the clutter. An allover pattern composed of diamonds within diamonds are dispersed across the abrashed beige field. The large diamonds house a cluster of smaller lozenges create a subtle yet engaging graphic appeal. Designed for a lifestyle of modernism and simplicity, this large neutral Moroccan rug cultivates a desire for balance and calm. Due to an artful balance of natural organic elements with lavish texture, this authentic Berber carpet is capable of a variety of successful design applications, particularly in interiors wanting a scaled back yet elevated look with an appreciation for the subtleties of a sophisticated aesthetic. This piece would be particularly at home in an interior inspired by Le Corbusier or Frank Lloyd Wright.
Perfect for adding organic textile sensations to living room, family room, bedroom, home office, large library or study, studio, game room, billiards room, playroom, children's area, home theater, large entertaining space, hotel lobby, or a lounge area. Well-suited for a variety of interior styles: Shibui, Organic Modern, Japandi, Hygge, Mys, Mysigt, Nordic, Danish, Finnish, Boho Chic, Nomadic, Bohemian, Modern, Contemporary, Eclectic, Modern Mexican, Artisan, International, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial, Urban, and Loft. Iconic in its styling and austere elegance, this versatile Moroccan area rug would also complement esoteric ambiences from avant-garde estate homes, contemporary chateaus, and ultramodern coastal villas to luxury ski chalets, exclusive hunting lodges and affluent mountainside manor found in Colorado, Lake Tahoe, Wyoming, or the Adirondacks.
Rendered in variegated shades of beige and brown.
Abrash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Morocco.
Berber Tribes of Morocco.
Measures: 13'09 x 18'02.
Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 14 x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
1970's Berber Beni MGuild Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21244 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'03 x 11'00. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug is a cap...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from vintage Turkish Kilim.
Measures: 17'' x 20''
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Foam, Cotton
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Tribal Boho Hygge Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21038 new contemporary Berber Moroccan Azilal rug with Bohemian Tribal style and Cozy Hygge Vibes. This hand knotted wool contemporary Berber Moroccan Azilal rug features charcoal co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made of wool with knotted rag and yarn pieces create this one of a kind colorful carpet.
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Beige Moroccan Style Wool Rug With Tribal Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This finely crafted Moroccan-style rug features a contemporary design, hand-knotted with premium wool in a tasteful beige tone further accentuated by intricate geometric patterns in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Organic Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tuareg Woven Leather & Reed Rug
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Tuareg woven rug made of leather and reed. The design consists of diamond and linear patterns in an earthy palette of browns, dark reds, black, and straw yellow.
Dimens...
Category
20th Century African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Moroccan "Boucherouite" Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan "Boucherouite" runner rug. A Moroccan rag rug, woven in rare runner format, entirely with cut-up pieces of fabric from old clothes, etc. - boucherouite means rag or torn clo...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Turkish rug with an all-over floral design in neutral tones
6'' x 7'6''
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Cherry Red Room Size Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Kilim with a colorful repetitive square design on a cherry red colored ground.
Measures: 8'10" x 10'11".
Category
20th Century Turkish Balkan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Modern Dynamic Intersection Moroccan Carpet with Expressionist Style
By Franz Kline
Located in Dallas, TX
81152 New Modern Dynamic Intersection Moroccan Rug, 08'07 x 11'09. This hand-knotted wool Modern Dynamic Intersection Moroccan rug, inspired by the powerful works of Franz Kline, rad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Odd size one of a kind colorful vintage Moroccan.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Sculpted Waves Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
81154 New Modern Sculpted Waves Moroccan Rug, 12'04 x 14'11. This hand-knotted wool modern sculpted waves Moroccan rug exudes an irresistible allure, drawing the viewer into its capt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beni Mguild Old Moroccan Vintage Rug Berber - Rare Find
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beni Mguild Old Moroccan Vintage Rug Berber - Rare Find.
Large Moroccan Vintage Rug Golden Yellow Safran Orange Abstract Design Berber
A rare vintage Berber rug from the 1960s-1970...
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1960s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, Modern Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
20582 Vintage Brown Moroccan Rug, 03'05 x 08'08. In this vintage Berber Moroccan rug runner, a medley of earthy browns creates a captivating backdrop, harmonizing with the intricatel...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Hand Knotted Moroccan Tulu Rug Made of Natural Ivory and Brown Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality.
These hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the world's olde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20210 Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 06'04 x 10'04. Beni Mrirt rugs embody the cherished tradition of Moroccan weaving, celebrated for their lush texture, geometric motifs, and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Color Block Moroccan Rug Inspired by the Softer Side of Piet Mondrian
Located in Dallas, TX
81014 Modern Color Block Moroccan Rug, 08'11 x 11'10. Reflecting elements of Abstract Expressionism with incredible detail and texture, this modern Moroccan area rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The eye-catching color block pattern and soft earth-tone colors woven into this piece work together creating a truly one-of-a-kind look. An allover geometric design fills the composition while the superimposed linear fragments cultivate an esoteric juxtaposition among the geometric design. With its well-balanced asymmetry? and a strong sense of dimensionality, this Moroccan colorblock rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 4’x6’, Blue Color Triangle Pattern Rug, Custom-Made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We will weave this rug in any size for you. Just let us know what size you need.
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Ivory Black Brown Color Small Runner
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury Moroccan small runner in ivory and brown and black specs. Midsection of the rug has a round top stitching that gives a unique character. Can be used as a throw piece as ...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Other Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
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.