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Place of Origin: Moroccan
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Rug Azilal Tribe
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Black, rust, and orange vintage tribal Moroccan Rug in Azilal tribe design made out of 100% wool and pile weave construction method.
Rug Number
21542
Size
5' 5" X 12' 0"
Design
Azil...
Category
1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Rug with Checkered Diamond Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly special and collectible vintage Moroccan rug from the Beni M'Guild tribe. This rich, colorful rug or runner features a complex checkered diamond and cross pattern--symb...
Category
1970s Bohemian Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Berber Tribal 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...
Category
1960s Tribal Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug or Carpet Handwoven Wool with Abstract Diamond Patterns
Located in Plainview, NY
Elevate your living space with this exquisite handwoven Moroccan tribal rug. Crafted from premium organic wool by skilled women artisans in the Atlas Mountains, its bold diamond patt...
Category
1990s Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fine Vintage Henna-Dyed Beni Ouarain Minimalist 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, in northern Morocco. Their rugs differ from othe...
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug Azilal Tribe Atlas Collection
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A unique design of Moroccan rug Azilal Tribal design that stands-out with any other rugs and makes it extraordinary. It features scissors and loze...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Vintage Moroccan Boujaad Rug Runner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vibrant vintage Moroccan runner from the Boujaad tribe. This rich, colorful runner features a repeating diamond and stripe pattern with unique woven Berber symbols. This B...
Category
1970s Bohemian Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Tribe Berber Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A beautiful antique Moroccan rug made by the Beni Ourain tribe. This unique handwoven rug contains traditional diamond motifs latticed throughout the field. Beni Ourain tribal rugs a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare and Unusual Vintage Geometric Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber White/Mocha Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The Beni Ouarain confederation is composed of seventeen tribes inhabiting the northeastern Middle Atlas mountains in Morocco. Their rugs differ from other Berber weavings in that the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Vintage Moroccan Rug High Atlas Tribe
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
27510
Size
5' 7" X 8' 8"
Design
High Atlas
Collection
Atlas
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave, Shag
Origin
Morocco
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Runner with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74811 Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Hallway Runner with Tribal Style 03'08 x 07'09. with its bold colors and graphic appeal, this hand-knotted vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite runner...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 10’x14', Modern Dusty Pink Color rug, Custom-made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
Size: 10’x14’ / 305x430 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 un...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zayane Moroccan Kilim and extra-long Runner Rug, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x19 vintage Zayane Moroccan kilim and extra-long runner rug is believed to originate from the Middle Atlas mountain range in Morocco. Its design features all...
Category
1940s Tribal Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Middle Atlas Tribe Berber Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
27339
Size
3' 3" X 7' 9"
Design
Middle Atlas
Collection
Antique/Vintage, Atlas
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave, Ribbed
Origin
Morocco
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Moroccan Carpet ( 5'9" x 9' - 175 x 275 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Moroccan Carpet ( 5'9" x 9' - 175 x 275 )
Category
1930s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Tribe Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A one of a kind vintage Beni Ourain tribe Moroccan. The handwoven wool pile is in the perfect natural ivory color with exciting asymmetrical lines creating tribal and symbolic design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zayane Moroccan Kilim in Red & White Tribal Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a vintage 5x10 Zayane Moroccan Kilim - believed to originate from the Middle Atlas mountain range in Morocco.
On the Design:
Named for the same tribe, the piece ...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Boujad Rug 5'6 x 8'7
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moroccan Boujad rug handwoven with an ombre of orange, rose and black wool in a tribal Berber design. Boujad rugs feature intricate designs that often include diamond shapes and free...
Category
1980s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Berber Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
27506
Size
4' 5" X 9' 3"
Design
Azilal
Collection
Atlas
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave, Shag
Origin
Morocco
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Moroccan Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 4' 9" x 8' 3", features a bold and graphic design with a striking interplay of color and form. The central field is fill...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kilim Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Vintage Moroccan High Atlas Berber Tribe Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
27326
Size
5' 2" X 10' 7"
Design
Kilim
Collection
Atlas, Flat Weaves
Material
Wool
Texture
Flat Weave
Origin
Morocco
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Style Moroccan Tribal Embossed Kilim
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A colorful and lively vintage style Moroccan Kilim. This unique flat-weave is embossed with the perfect colorful wools that create an interesting texture in addition to the rug's sym...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Painterly Red Tuareg Moroccan Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A unique flat-weave with a very robust texture obtained by brocading a warp-faced fabric composed of very thick woolen light orange wefts. It is inspired by the reed carpets of the T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Tribe Rug from Mehraban
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
The stunning neutral scheme features the smooth and elegant traditional Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug. The texture, line works, and positive vibes match with the energy of a playful and ...
Category
1930s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Small Moroccan Berber Azilal Rug with Niche Design
Located in Milan, IT
The rugs from the Azilal region, located in the Moroccan central High Atlas, have been a relatively recent discovery. Distinguished by abstract, quasi-calligraphic patterns, Azilal r...
Category
1990s Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Handmade Red Berber Wool Floor Rug 6 x 10
Located in Detroit, MI
This stunning vintage large handwoven Moroccan Berber wool floor rug circa mid-20th century is a beautiful combination of embroidery and hand-knotted pile. The design features a larg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid-Century Moroccan Berber Transitional Black Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Morocco in 1950, this vintage mid-century Moroccan Berber rug employs a distinguished transitional approach to matriarchal and patriarchal symbolism in its field des...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Berber Rug with Abstract Motifs
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...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Square Beni Ouarain White Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The Beni Ouarain is a confederation of seventeen tribes inhabiting the high mountain region of the northeastern Middle Atlas, in northern Morocco. Their rugs differ from other Berber...
Category
Late 20th Century Tulu Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Tribe Rug from Mehraban
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Playful colors and shades of zigzag and diamond patterns are reflected in this stunning Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug. This rug challenges every designer's creativity and expertise. With...
Category
1940s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Moroccan Boucherouitte Carpet ( 4' x 6'3" - 122 x 192 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Moroccan Boucherouitte Carpet ( 4' x 6'3" - 122 x 192 )
Category
1940s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Stunning Vintage Beni Mguild Moroccan Berber Rug in Blue and White
Located in Milan, IT
The rugs of the Beni Mguild tribe, located in the Moroccan Middle Atlas mountains, are often distinguished by rich monochromatic tonalities, typically in shades of red or blue. These...
Category
1970s Tribal Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Neutral Taupe Modern Moroccan Wool Rug with Abstract Retro Line Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large taupe Moroccan rug was handmade by skilled weavers in the Atlas Mountains using the highest quality, softest M'Rirt wool. The style is a nod to the best of midcentury mode...
Category
2010s Modern Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Brown Tones Blanket Wool Rug 5'7''X8'3''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This wool rug celebrated for its luxurious high-pile texture and rich, earthy palette. Dyed in a warm, deep brown hue, this rug offers a minimalist aesthetic rooted in traditional B...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Tribe Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
24692
Size
6' 0" X 11' 1"
Design
Beni Ourain
Collection
Atlas
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Morocco
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni Ourain Rug Blue Motif Wool Rug 5'7''x9'3''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug is a striking example of minimalist Beni Ourain design, reimagined with bold geometric and color contrasts. Rug features a vertical row of interconnected d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni Ourain Rug Hand-Knotted Wool Rug 5'2''x10'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug is a striking take on the traditional Beni Ourain aesthetic, updated with bold, contemporary flair. Woven by skilled Berber artisans, this piece features a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni Ourain Rug Hand-Knotted Wool Rug 5'3''x8'8''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug is a classic example of the iconic Beni Ourain weaving tradition, renowned for its plush texture, minimal geometric design, and timeless appeal. Crafted by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 5'x7', Modern Ornament Dusty Pink Color rug, Custom-made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
Size: 5'x7’ / 155x215 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 Mid-Century Modern Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Boujad Berber Tribal 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...
Category
1960s Tribal Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique African Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique African Moroccan rug, size: 7'3" x 11'3".
Category
1940s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Moroccan Rabat Rug
Located in Barrington, IL
19th century Moroccan Rabat tribal carpet in a geometric pattern in a gallery/corridor size in red, yellow, turquoise, green, ivory and brown colors. The use of vegetable dyes have produced beautiful shades in earth tone colors in the field and the border. A rare soft red ground carpet from the Moroccan High Atlas mountains. Carpets of this region are distinguished by a very fine weave with multiple borders containing geometric forms in turquoise, green, ivory, blue, and yellow.
Dimensions: 5’ 10” x 14’ 4”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter 19th Century (the 1890s)
Place of Origin: Morocco
Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation
Condition: Wear Consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot, SKU 1540
Vintage Moroccan Rugs, Vintage Berber Rugs, Vintage North African Rugs...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Boucherouite Ivory with Multi Color Wool Rug 4'6''x8'10''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug is a captivating example of the Boucherouite tradition, where creativity and spontaneity take center stage. Characterized by its bold color palette and fre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1960s Moroccan Vintage Hand-woven Boujad Tribal Area Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic Midcentury Moroccan Area Rug with Tribal Geometric Design.This circa 1960 vintage Moroccan rug features a bd design of diamond medallions flanked by geometric abstractions .The ethnic tribal Moroccan Berber area rug features a series of stripes and bands and medallions with designs composed of symbic Berber motifs that are protection symbs and meant to capture evil spirits, with bd geometric forms, vibrant cors with latch-hook edgesRendered in a variegated shades of dark persimmon, pumpkin, orange, maroon, wine, burgundy, cinnamon, rust, eggplant, purple, beige, ecru, and light yellow surrounded by a dark brown saw tooth border. in shades of yellow, orange and midnight blue. A geometrically patterned main border completes the look of the vintage carpet. Moroccan rugs have typically been woven by tribal peoples for their utility rather than for decoration.Large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal rug, nicely aged with vivid cors.Flat-weave Moroccan runner with low pile handwoven by Berber Tribes of Morocco. Handwoven wo. Hand-knotted wo. Made in Morocco.Thus great Moroccan vintage ethnic textile...
Category
20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Orange and Red Background Vintage Moroccan Rug with All-Over Diamond Pattern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'9'' x 9'0''.
This Moroccan rug has an all-over diamond geometric pattern with ivory outlines, set on a field shaded with orange and red. The border features various sub-g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Azilal Abstract Berber Moroccan Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Azilal weavings are certainly among the most abstract Berber rugs. This example depicts a pair of stylized trees flanking a central dark element - ...
Category
1970s Tribal Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zindhek Berber Moroccan Rug Depicting a Village Scene
Located in Milan, IT
Zindheks represent the most basic utilitarian weaving of Morocco’s material culture. Woven with recycled and/or industrial fibres (more rarely with wool) by hooking the yarn through ...
Category
Early 2000s Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in White, Beige Brown High-Low Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
One of Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan style masterpieces, this 13x16 handmade portrait marries a unique gradiance of high-low texture with a comforting white and...
Category
2010s Modern Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Runner High Atlas Collection
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
24454
Size
5' 10" X 16' 0"
Design
High Atlas
Collection
Atlas
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Morocco
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Tribe Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
25567
Size
6' 7" X 12' 5"
Design
Beni Ourain
Collection
Atlas
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Morocco
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Berber Hand Knotted Rug in Red and Black Checkered Design
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Moroccan Berber hand-knotted wool rug is hand-carded with all natural dyes in black and red. Selectively curated from thousands of pieces, our Moroccan Collection repres...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan High Atlas Tribe Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
24480
Size
5' 10" X 13' 2"
Design
High Atlas
Collection
Atlas
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Morocco
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Moroccan Middle Atlas Tribe Berber Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
27088
Size
9' 5" X 13' 0"
Design
Middle Atlas
Collection
Atlas
Material
Wool
Texture
Embossed, Pile Weave, Shag
Origin
Morocco
Age
New
Category
2010s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Abstract Rehamna Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The plains of Marrakesh are the home of the so-called Rehamna carpets. Some of these are characterized by abstract patterns, executed as if mimicking the effect of colored brush stro...
Category
1940s Tribal Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Moroccan Transitional Pink and Beige Wool Runner
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Morocco in 1950, this vintage mid-century Moroccan wool runner employs a unique distribution of color ways. Hand knotted in high quality wool, the all-over field des...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
NO FURNITURE Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Tribe Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A Beni Ourain vintage Moroccan in ivory, coral, and mint colors. The rug's cohesive colors are weaved together into symbolic diamond motifs in a repeating pattern. This rug's charmin...
Category
1940s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Abstract Boujad Moroccan Berber Rug with Anthropomorphic Figure
Located in Milan, IT
Since the 13th century the Boujad region has been the epicentre of Moroccan Islamic mysticism, influencing greatly the Berber population of the area, who in turn embraced disciplines...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Rug High Atlas Tribe
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
27508
Size
6' 0" X 8' 0"
Design
High Atlas
Collection
Atlas
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave, Shag
Origin
Morocco
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1950s Vintage Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
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.