Moroccan rugs

The term: "Moroccan Rugs" refers to those rugs and carpets that were produced in Morocco. These rugs are easily recognizable - they usually have vary abstract and primitive patterns and a Shag Rug texture.

Types of Moroccan Rugs:

Berber Rugs - Can be flat woven (like a kilim) or pile and sometimes even a combination of the two.

Example of a Berber Rug:

Beni Ourain Rugs:

Are the most easily recognizable - they almost always will have a white color background, abstract geometric designs and a shag rug texture.

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  Example Of Beni Ourain Rugs - Courtesy Of The Nazmiyal Collection / Moroccan Rugs

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  Example Of Berber Rugs - Courtesy Of The Nazmiyal Collection / Moroccan Rugs

References

• Sovereign Carpets: Unknown Masterpieces from European Collections By E. Concaro, A. Levi
• Berber Carpets of Morocco. The Symbols. Origin and Meaning By Bruno Barbatti
• Ait Bou Ichaouen: Weavings of a Nomadic Berber Tribe Alfred H. Saulniers, Suzanne S. Saulniers
• Nazmiyal Collection: Moroccan Rugs History & Selection

• New York Times: From Rags To Richesse