Vintage Berber Rug in Wool, 1960

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Berber carpet, Beni Ourain, Hand Knotted, Vintage, in Wool, Available. This Berber rug from the Beniourain tribes, measures 420X260cm; 100% … Read more Berber carpet, Beni Ourain, Hand Knotted, Vintage, in Wool, Available. This Berber rug from the Beniourain tribes, measures 420X260cm; 100% wool product, the thread is not dyed, leaving the black tone only to the thread used to enrich the rug with the typical symbolism of nomadic tribes. Over the centuries, the softness of untreated wool has made it the best solution for sleeping and covering yourself from the harsh cold of the desert. The same Berber knotting, which has made Benourain rugs famous for their resistance and softness, was created precisely to make the rug warmer and usable on both the front and back.
The light field and the famous lozenges that symbolize femininity in the design of the Berber tribes of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.
Berber carpets, characterized by the contrast of natural white and black.
They are hand-knotted thanks to Berber looms by the women of the Middle Atlas tribes, for nomadic uses, they are usually very large in size, because they are used as flooring for Berber tents.
This rug goes great with Western decor; both at home and in the office. See less