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Place of Origin: Moroccan
Colorful Moroccan Kilim Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A five column pattern of closely set geometric petal-stars is accented in orange, cerulean and straw, all on the black ground of this nomadic tapestry woven carpet. Side borders of i...
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1990s Kilim Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Large Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berbere Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A Moroccan rug with beautiful tribal design and orange field, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. Size: 5.70 x 9.84 feet.
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
5.3x7.8 Ft Natural Organic Un-Dyed Wool Rug. Handmade Carpet. Custom Options Av.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Modern Moroccan design rug, hand-knotted with natural un-dyed ivory and brown wool. 100% Wool.
The rug can be custom-produced in any size, color, pattern, weave and design in approx...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Nice Geometrical Design Berbere Moroccan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful Moroccan rug with a nice geometrical design and beautiful colors with orange, red, blue and purple, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. Size: ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Berber Red Moroccan Azilal Rug, Boho Chic Meets Cozy Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21734 Vintage Red Moroccan Azilal Rug, 03'10 x 08'02. Red Moroccan Azilal rugs are a type of traditional Moroccan rug handwoven by Berber artisans in the Azilal region of Morocco, di...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Runner with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 3x9 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance.
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1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug in Pink with Geometric Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 5x6 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance.
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1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug with Modern Bohemian Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni M'Guild
Located in Dallas, TX
21032, vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug with Modern Bohemian tribal style. With vibrant splashes of colors and an inconspicuous geometric pattern, this hand knotted wool vintage Ben...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Handmade Antique Moroccan Berber Kilim, 1880s, 1B871
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Berber rug from Morocco in original good condition. The rug is in geometric design from the end of 19th century.
-condition: ori...
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1880s Antique Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Cozy Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21736 Colorful Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'02 x 06'06. Step into the lively realm of Azilal rugs, where each thread intricately tells a story, crafted by skilled artisans amidst ...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Unusual Empty Ivory Field Vintage Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The Beni Ouarain confederation is composed of seventeen tribes inhabiting the high mountain region of the northeastern Middle Atlas. Their rugs differ from other Berber weavings in t...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Beni M'Guild Zayane Moroccan Rug with Bohemian Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21447 Vintage Berber Beni M'Guild Zayane Moroccan rug with Bohemian Style 07'01 x 10'03. With its simplicity, plush pile and bohemian style, this h...
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Late 20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Berber Moroccan Rug with Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21498 vintage red Berber Moroccan rug with tribal style 05'00 x 08'07.
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Beni Ourain Rug Moroccan Handmade Genuine All Wool
Located in Ferrara, IT
Beni Ourain Rug Moroccan Handmade Genuine All Wool , this piece has a minimalist design with nice beige background colors and famous berber design and this piece can add beauty and j...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug in Red with Black Diamond Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 7x10 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance.
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1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Modern Moroccan Style High-low Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Modern Moroccan Style High-low Knotted Wool Rug
Size: 13'0" × 14'5" (396 × 439 cm)
Color: Beige, Gray
A modern rug of vintage tribal inspiration, high-low hand-knotted in a Moroccan ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Grisaille Blue, Gray and Black Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 12x13 Moroccan rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection—a contemporary piece made by tribal weavers from the rural communities of the mi...
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2010s Modern Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White and Gray Stripes and High Pile
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Morocco, this 3x4 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new line of contemporary tribal rugs. Its design represents some...
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2010s Modern Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century tribal Moroccan rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21791 Vintage Red Talsint Moroccan Rug, 05'03 x 11'00. Embark on an entrancing odyssey guided by the captivating geometry interlaced within this meticulously crafted vintage Talsint ...
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Late 20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug with Polychromatic Diamond Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 4x7 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance.
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1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Nomadic Boho Charm
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21197 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 06'03 x 10'00.
Emulating nomadic charm with boho chic style, this vintage Moroccan rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The intrinsic triba...
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Late 20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Azilal Rug with Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20627 vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Azilal rug with Tribal style, Shag Hallway runner. This hand knotted wool and cotton vintage Berber Moroccan rug features three lozenge dia...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Black with Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 3x9 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance.
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1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 5'x7', Terracotta Red Color Shag 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 ...
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2010s Minimalist Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 4’x6’, Terracotta Red Color Shag 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 ...
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2010s Minimalist Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug in Beige with Black Diamond Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 6x11 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance.
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1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Kilim Runner
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21715 Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Kilim runner, 01'07 x 16'00. Full of tiny details and tribal style, this hand-woven wool vintage Zemmour Berber Mo...
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Late 20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug with Vibrant Geometric Patterns, from 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.
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1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Boho Chic Meets Cozy Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21724 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'09 x 09'00. Neutral Moroccan Azilal rugs, handwoven by Berber artisans in the Azilal region of Morocco, feature subdued tones like beige, cream,...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Black Ground Boujad Moroccan Berber Rug with Polychrome Stepped Diamonds
Located in Milan, IT
Rugs named after the town of Boujad were woven by Arab or Arabised Berber tribes, who are principally located on the southwestern foothills of the Middle Atlas mountains, in a region...
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1970s Tribal Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
1960's Colorful Mid-Century Berber Zemmour Hanbel Moroccan Carpet, 03'08 x 26'02
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21848 Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Kilim Rug, 03'08 x 26'02. Introducing an enchanting bohemian-inspired Moroccan kilim rug runner, meticulously handwoven with extra-long dimensions by t...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
1960's Boujad Berber Moroccan Carpet with Traditional Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
21729 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 04'08 x 08'08. Originating from Morocco's Boujad region, Boujad rugs transcend their utilitarian function to become exquisite handwoven masterpiec...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug with White and Red Diamond Medallions Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 2x5 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance.
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2010s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Rag Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Rugged Beauty
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
74819 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Rag Rug, 03'05 x 05'10. Embracing the tenets of sustainable interior design, this Boucherouite rug, hailing from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, s...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
20499 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 04’01 x 06’00. The hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan rug showcases a striking checkerboard design set against a backdrop of orange and ...
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Late 20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Ecru Field Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A charcoal lozenge crossed by an X form all the pattern on the ecru field of this high pile carpet. Extraneous out, in with a purely abstract structure. The open lozenge pattern is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Beni MGuild Rug Very Large Moroccan Vintage Berber Carpet Semi Antique
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beni MGuild Rug Very Large Moroccan Vintage Berber Carpet Semi Antique
Large Moroccan vintage rug abstract design Berber Lilac Gray Teal North African.
A rare vintage Berber rug fr...
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1970s Tribal Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Coarsely woven on wool, this long pile tribal rug shows a textured and thick lozenge lattice whose reserves enclose lozenges, ragged medallions, abstract floral crosses, and groups ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Boho Chic Meets Cozy Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20441 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug with Color Block Design, 04'06 x 07'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal rug boasts a modern tribal style and a captivating asy...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
20453 Vintage Checkered Boujad Moroccan Rug, 02'06 x 06'03. Originating from Morocco's Boujad region, Boujad rugs are far more than simple floor coverings; they stand as exquisite ha...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Rustic Sensibility Meets Nomadic Charm
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21367 Distressed Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'02 x 10'02.
With its simplicity, plush pile and tribal style, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is ...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Berber Beni Mrirt Moroccan Modern Abstract Rug Inspired by Paul Klee
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21107 Modern Beni Mrirt Abstract Moroccan Rug, 08'11 x 11'06. Beni Mrirt rugs represent a distinguished style of traditional Moroccan weaving, celebrated for their luxurious texture,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21775 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'01 x 08'06. Emerging from the esteemed Beni Ourain tribe in Morocco, these intricately crafted rugs pay homage to tradition with steadfast ...
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Late 20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug in Rust with Red & Blue Diamond Medallions from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 6x9 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance—an exciting new curation fro...
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1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Rugged Beauty
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21319 Vintage Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 08'05.
Nomadic charm meets rugged beauty in this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug. The intrinsic checkered design and lively colors w...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Midcentury Modern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni M'Guild
Located in Dallas, TX
20949, vintage Berber red Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern style. Featuring a luminous fiery glow and a plush pile, this hand knotted wool vintage red Moroccan rug astounds with ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Runner in Gold with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 2x7 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance.
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1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20773 Nomadic Modern Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style, Beni Ouarain Rug 05'08 x 09'08. This hand-knotted wool Beni Ourain Moroccan rug features a lozenge...
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Late 20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Kilim Runner in Brown with Geometric Stripes from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 5x10 vintage Moroccan kilim and runner rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance.
On ...
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1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
New and Modern Moroccan Runner
Located in New York, NY
The ivory borderless field shows a random paint splash vertical pattern in tangerine, light blue, green and brown. Tassels at one end. Recumbent, long pil...
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2010s Modern Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Berber Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A phenomenal masterpiece that will make your bedroom, extraordinary. This Vintage Berber rug from Azilal Tribe features light lozenges to a neutral-toned field. Flaunt your style wit...
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1940s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug Pillow by Berber Tribes of Morocco
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
78444 Vintage Moroccan Rug Pillow, 01'03 x 01'07 x 00'04. Emanating nomadic charm with elements of comfort and functional versatility, this vintage Moroccan pillow...
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Late 20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool, Sequins
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20584 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'05 x 11'01. Explore the opulent legacy of Azilal rugs, stemming from the bustling heart of the provincial capital in central Morocco, nestled am...
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Late 20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug Design
Located in New York, NY
This lowland Moroccan kellegi (long carpet) partakes slightly in a Southwest Persian aesthetic with two conjoint rust lozenges, each containing a version of the “Qashghai gul”, all o...
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1930s Tribal Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
1960's Taznakht Moroccan Souf Carpet, Tribal Allure Meets Southwest Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20183 Vintage High-Low Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 04'03 x 15'01. Taznakht rugs, originating from the Taznakht region in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, represent a harmonious fusion...
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Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21543 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal rug with Mid-Century Modern style 02'08 x 05'06. With its simplicity, Mid-Century Modern style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Moroccan Tribal Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice little vintage Moroccan rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Beni Ourain Rugs, Azilal Rugs and Other Moroccan Rugs and North African Rugs for Sale
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.