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Moroccan and North African Rugs For Sale
New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Carpet Inspired by Sonia Delaunay
By Robert Delaunay, Sonia Delaunay
Located in Dallas, TX
51872 New Colorful Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Sonia Delaunay 09'01 x 12'10. A bold reverie in wool and color, this Turkish Tulu shag rug is a radiant fusion of ancestral craft and ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Space Age Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Angora
Vintage Blue Beni M'guild Moroccan Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21501 Vintage blue Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug with Tribal Style. Measures: 06'03 x 09'05. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vi...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
5x8.6 ft Moroccan Tulu Rug, 100% Natural Un-Dyed Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A new handmade Moroccan Berber rug made of natural un-dyed, handspun lambswool.
Soft, comfy, cozy pile. The rug is available as seen or if requested, it can be custom produced in a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan High Atlas Berber Tribe Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Near-square flatweave piece in alternating bands of natural brown and ivory with pattern elaborations at center and edges. A unique vintage tribal rug from the Atlas Mountains of Mo...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Minimalist Large Square Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from Vintage Turkish Hemp Kilim
Measures: 19" x 19".
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Organic Modern and Hygge Vibes
Located in Dallas, TX
20807 New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern 09'04 x 11'02. This hand knotted wool contemporary Berber Moroccan rug features espresso-coffee colored lines run t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960's Berber Moroccan Beni Ourain Carpet with Organic Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21390 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'04 x 12'07. With its simplicity, plush pile and tribal style, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a captivati...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Vintage Boujad Berber Rug 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal Boujad rug, nicely aged with vivid colors.Beautiful Boujad Moroccan hand knotted wool rug. This Moroccan rug has a multi-color field and accent in all-over abstract patterns with different Berber and geometric-based designs.Hand-woven vintage Berber Moroccan Boujad rug will create an Ethnic accent from Africa.
Vintage Moroccan Boujad rug runner featuring faded hues and a geometric freestyle design. The rug boasts exceptional faded colors and a captivating design. This unique hand-woven wool carpet is crafted by Berber women from Morocco.
The vintage Berber Moroccan rug showcases a tribal design, layered with intricate ornaments that make each section a distinct work of art. Its varied design pattern evokes the tribal essence of Moroccan spirit.
North African Moroccan tribal runner with low pile handwoven wool, hand-knotted by the Berber tribes of Boujad in Morocco with traditional geometric tribal designs.Great Moroccan vintage ethnic textile...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Turkish Deco Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A Turkish deco inspired Kilim flat-weave with a zebra-like motif in predominant shades cream, beige and brown.
4'6'' x 6'3''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bright Boujad Moroccan Rug 'DK-119-9'
Located in New York, NY
Did the weaver keep changing her mind or did she know what she wanted all along? A bright and cheerful rug from the vicinity of Boujad in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region in central M...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21184 New Contemporary Berber Moroccan rug with Modern Style 09'07 x 13'06. With its simplicity, incredible detail and texture, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20617 Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 6'00 x 10'00. Embark on a journey into the mesmerizing world of this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan rug, where the interplay of geometric patterns and vibrant hues beckons you into its enchanting embrace. Veiled beneath the gradient strokes of fiery red and burning orange, a dynamic diamond pattern gracefully materializes. Within the intricate dance of smaller diamonds nestled within larger ones, the rug's primary motif unfolds with artful precision, all framed by a defining black border that seamlessly binds the entire Moroccan rug. Beyond its seemingly simple beauty lies a carpet woven with cultural significance. In the ancient tapestry...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Mid-Century Modern
Located in Dallas, TX
21298 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'07 x 10'10.
In the magical expanse of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, the skilled hands of Berber women from the Ait M'Guild tribe weave t...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
6.6x10.2 Ft Contemporary Moroccan Berber Azilal Style Tulu Rug, All Natural Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan rug made of natural undyed ivory or cream and brown sheep wool.
These hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Cen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique oushak style Moroccan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century Moroccan rug with a design of the Smyrne and oushak rugs, with a white field, pink, green and orange in design, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foun...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Rug High Atlas Collection
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Saffron pile field with ivory and rich orange elements. All-over patterning with banded repeats and border motifs features archaic Berber symbols of prosperity and fortune in varied ...
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Psychedelic Azilal Berber Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Psychedelic Azilal Berber Moroccan rug. The classic Berber diamond grid melted into a psychedelic vision at the hands of a very talented weaver. One of our best finds this year. The ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Pretty mid century Moroccan tribal rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Moroccan Berber rug with nice simple geometrical and tribal design and nice colours with purple , orange, green and blue , entirely hand woven with wool on wool...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice antique art deco style Moroccan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century Moroccan rug with beautiful simple art deco style design and light colours with white, brown and dark brown, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundat...
Category
1930s Moroccan Art Deco Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Large Abstract Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Abstract Expressionism
Located in Dallas, TX
80484 Large Abstract Moroccan Rug, 10'06 x 13'09.
Nomadic charm collides with Abstract Expressionism in this hand knotted wool large Moroccan rug. The abstract design and energetic c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rag Rug, Berber Boucherouite
Located in Dallas, TX
78408 Vintage Moroccan Rag rug, Berber Boucherouite 02'02 x 04'01. With its nomadic charm, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted vintage Moroccan rag rug is a captivating ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric, Cotton
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Maximalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21306 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 10'02.
Cozy nomad meets Maximalist style in this hand knotted vintage Moroccan rug. The intrinsic tribal design and lively colorway woven i...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Bohemian Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
Tribal hand knotted mid-20th century Turkish Kilim / The background is brown and charcoal, accents in gray, light green, apricot and brown
Measures: 6'4'' x 9'5''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bold Geometric Square Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Dynamic bold color Mid-20th Century square room size Turkish Kilim
Measures: 7'5'' x 8'10''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Balkan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice Vintage Tribal Moroccan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Moroccan rug with nice tribal design and yellow and brown colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Late 20th Century Tunisian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Moroccan Da Silva-Bruhns Design Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful Art Deco period rug with nice geometrical design of Ivan Da Silva-Bruhns, with beautiful brown colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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1930s Moroccan Art Deco Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
nice mid century Moroccan art deco design rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid 20th century Moroccan rug with a design of the French art deco rugs and nice colours with a white background and a brown at design. Entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton...
Category
1940s Moroccan Art Deco Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Vintage Moroccan Wool Scatter Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Moroccan Scatter rug, hand knotted wool with a bright red field, orange and blue accents in multi medallion design,
circa 1980.
This rug measures 4' 7" x 8' 10".
Category
1980s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket, Berber Handira Tamizart
Located in Dallas, TX
20824, vintage Moroccan wedding blanket, Berber Handira Tamizart. This handwoven wool vintage Moroccan wedding blanket also known as a Berber Handira features rows of fluffy fringe embellished with accent colors. The underside of this vintage Handira blanket displays Kilim bands on a black-coffee backdrop with accent colors. These bands are linked back to the flat-weave kilims of the region. Generally woven by the bride's family members, these Moroccan Handiras are symbolic textiles infused with the Baraka to bestow blessings. Moroccan wedding blankets are believed to keep away evil spirits, bring good luck to the new married couple, and bequeath fertility. The depth of meaning presented in this cream-colored cherished textile, is what make Moroccan Handira wedding...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Berber Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21365 vintage Berber Moroccan Beni Ourain rug 06'02 x 10'05. With its simplicity, plush pile and tribal style, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a cap...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Collectible Beni Mguild Moroccan Wool Shag Midcentury Diamond Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This antique vintage Moroccan rug came from the Beni Mguild tribe from the central middle Atlas mountains. One of the earliest rugs in our collection, this piece was made in the 1920...
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1920s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Berber Tribes of Morocco Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'04 x 09'06
Located in Dallas, TX
21489 Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'04 x 09'06. Step into the free-spirited embrace of Berber Tribe tradition with this enchanting hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tuareg Berber Vintage Handmade Leather and Natural Wood Mat
Located in Loria, IT
Tuareg Mats: Ancestral Elegance and Handcrafted Tradition
Vintage Tuareg Mats are true handcrafted masterpieces made by the nomadic peoples of the Sahara Desert, with a tradition dat...
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1980s Mauritanian Tribal Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vintage Red Ethnic Moroccan Fluffy Rug Bed of Roses
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Red Ethnic Moroccan Fluffy Rug.Vintage authentic tribal Moroccan Berber rug from the Middle Atlas mountains. Monochromatic red ethnic African rug wi...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
nice mid century Moroccan art deco design rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid 20th century Moroccan rug with a design of the French art deco rugs and nice colours with a white background and a brown at design. Entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton...
Category
1940s Moroccan Art Deco Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage fine Tunisian rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid-20th century Tunisian rug, meticulously handwoven in wool on cotton, featuring intricate geometric and tribal patterns in lovely colors. This rug is a striking decorati...
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Mid-20th Century Tunisian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Style African Tribal Flat Weave Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
20731
Size
8' 11" X 15' 3"
Design
Kilim
Collection
Flat Weaves
Material
Cotton
Texture
Flat Weave
Origin
Africa
Age
New
Category
1950s African Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
New and Modern Moroccan Design Rug
Located in New York, NY
Thin, dark orthogonal lines mark out rectangles on the abashed field. These panels randomly host slate abstract shapes of beveled bands, chevrons or open curved elements. Nothing is ...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Moroccan
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Elevate your home décor with this beautiful Moroccan rug, a true masterpiece of artisan craftsmanship. This rug features a high pile, geometric patterns and captivating tones, and ad...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Earth-Tone Modern Moroccan High-Low Rug Inspired by Nature, Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
81007 Modern Moroccan High-Low Rug, 10'02 x 13'00. Emanating Biophilic Design with incredible detail and texture, this large Moroccan high-low rug is a captivating vision of woven be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Organic Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Long Antique Tribal Malian Woven Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful early 20th century long Malian soft Kilim with a tribal geometrical design and light colors with white, black and orange, entirely hand woven with wool on wool foundat...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21028 Vintage Berber Moroccan Boujad Rug, 06'10 x 10'04. Nestled within the intricate weave of this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug is an enchanting canvas of symbolism and be...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Moroccan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Moroccan Beige, Brown and Black handmade wool rug
Size: 8'3" × 12'9" (251 × 388 cm)
An early 20th century Moroccan shag rug with the field having narrow beige, brown...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Blue Diamond Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31274 Modern Tribal Moroccan Rug, 09'03 x 11'09. Introduce a touch of tribal enchantment and contemporary elegance to your space with this exquisite hand-knotted wool modern Moroccan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
Located in Dallas, TX
21742 Colorful Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 05'00 x 07'04. Azilal rag rugs, hailed as Azilal Boucherouite masterpieces, embark on a vivid journey of sustainable arti...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton
New Azure Desert Diamond Modern Moroccan Rug with Contemporary Style
By Josef Albers
Located in Dallas, TX
31231 New Azure Desert Diamond Modern Moroccan Rug, 08'03 x 10'02. Embrace the timeless allure of Moroccan design with the Azure Desert Diamond Modern Moroccan Rug, a hand-knotted wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Diamonds Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31083 Modern Tribal Diamond Moroccan Rug, 08'10 x 11'08. This exquisite hand-knotted wool modern tribal diamond Moroccan rug showcases a masterful blend of traditional craftsmanship ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Rustic Boho Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
21199 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 06'06 x 12'06.
Wabi-Sabi meets rustic boho in this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. The distinctive tribal elements and warm earth-tone colo...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Colorful Berber Moroccan Rug Pillow with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78443 Vintage Moroccan Rug Pillow, 01'06 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
Materials
Wool, Sequins
"Rainbow" Azilal Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in New York, NY
"Rainbow" Azilal Moroccan Berber rug. A great example of Berber weaving rugs from the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, displaying a very imaginative riot of color and form. One the b...
Category
1970s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug by Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
78404 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 03'04 x 07'03. Boujad rugs, hailing from Morocco's Boujad region, are exquisite handwoven masterpieces that celebrate the vibrant artistic lega...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
nice mid century small tribal Beni Ouarain Moroccan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century tribal Beni Ouarain Moroccan rug with a geometrical design and with field, orange, beige, brown and black colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundati...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Inspired Moroccan Large Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large room size Turkish rug with an abstract geometric design resembling motifs from Ben Ourain Moroccan Rugs woven from the middle of the 20th ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tulu Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Neon Green Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century bright neon green field Turkish Sparta rug with a deco inspired motif.
6'4'' x 10'4''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Moroccan Wool Rug in Blue, Green, Rust. Made-to-Order. Custom Options A
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan rug, made of plant dyed sheep's wool.
It has soft, lustrous wool pile that is ideal for families with kids and those who seek coziness and comfo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
nice small distressed tribal Moroccan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century tribal Beni Ouarain Moroccan rug with a geometrical design and with and brown colours, uniform wears, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Egyptian Handmade Floral Yellow and Beige Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Modern Egyptian hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This piece has yellow, green, and red accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric floral motif.
This rug measures:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Egyptian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21433 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug 06'03 x 11'02. Showcasing an expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug is a captivating v...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal 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.