Moroccan Berber Rug - Boucherouite


Posted November 3, 2018 by peterwill276

The Beni Ourain rugs in our handpicked selection will allow you to connect to the natural tradition, the rural and the traditional Berber craft.

 
Although Morocco was not called that until the thirteenth century, the art of weaving carpets was common in the region already at that time. Berber style rug is a tradition since the Palaeolithic era and is still being produced in many rural areas of Morocco.

In general, using carpets was something luxurious or was related to the practice of rituals. The carpets were used in palaces and in sacred places such as tombs.

As for tradition, rugs are also an important item in a bride's trousseau and therefore can often be offered as a gift at weddings. The art of weaving carpets comes by tradition, from the mountain tribes of Morocco and became, in many cases, the livelihood of some communities.

In Morocco, Moroccan Carpet is not simple pieces. They are an element that reflects the country's culture. The patterns have been repeated for thousands of years and the way to work it by hand is passed from generation to generation.
The vintage BENIOURAIN rugs have a characteristic golden color that they have acquired over time. It can happen that wool present wear in some areas of the carpet. This is because it has been a frequent area of the passage.

Sometimes we find areas where the color has dropped in intensity in very specific areas by direct sunlight or we even find traces of wax.

In the Moroccan rugs beni ourain rugs, it may be that some parts have been restored in such a subtle way that at first glance you will not even notice. The use and time elapsed have created a new work.

Moroccan Rugs Beni Ourain:

The vintage BENIOURAIN rugs are woven with sheep wool from the Moroccan Middle Atlas on fully-crafted vertical wooden looms. These vintage carpets have been made with care and pride for their own use, family use. They are traditionally used as a mattress and/or blankets to keep warm in the cold winter months. These antique pieces present a rich Berber symbolism, spontaneous art, which over time has become more minimalist.

The designs of the vintage BENIOURAIN rugs have graphics with simple and irregular lines in black or brown and diamond-shaped patterns. The measurements of the old pieces have a maximum width of 2.20 meters. These can reach more than 4 meters long. They are usually thick. The height of the wool can reach 2.5 to 4 cm.

The Beni Ouarain rugs offer the best comfort. They are made of pure sheep wool and no dye is used in their preparation.
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