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Moroccan and North African Rugs For Sale
Rug Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Cream White with Beige Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 11x15 Moroccan rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s special collection, made by contemporary tribal weavers from the rural communities of the m...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Blue Overdyed Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th-century Turkish Rug overdyed in blue Details rug no. r5269 size 5' 3" x 9' (160 x 274 cm
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Futurist Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Angora

Tribal Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
21st Century Tribal Persian Gabbeh rug. Measures: 2'7'' x 4'4''.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Pink with Art Deco style Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted wool 7x10 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new line of modern tribal rugs. Its design plays Art Deco-style geometric patterns with the lush pile t...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Beni Ourain Berber Lion Rug North African Moroccan Tribal Hand Knotted Wool
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Lion Berber rug from Morocco This rug was hand knotted by women of the Beni Ourain tribe in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. It has wonderful soft wool and medium high pile. It is...
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug. Size: 5 ft 8 in x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificently Artistic and Rustic Vintage Moroccan Rug, Country Of Origin / Rug Type: Rugs From Morocco, Circa Date: Vintage / Mid 20th Century. Size: 5 ft 8 in x 12 ft (1.73 m x 3...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Beni Ourain Moroccan Wool Cream and Black Atlas Mountains Rug with Dark Border
Located in Chicago, IL
Moroccan cream white and black traditional motif of a graphic x motif in the center Beni Ourain rug. Excellent decorative edging. Made of pure wool. This rug is from the Atlas Mounta...
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1990s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Wool Rug 109" x 62" Hand Knotted Vintage Quality Great Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Moroccan Hand Knotted Wool Pile Rug or Carpet, Morocco, circa 1970s. It measures an impressive 109 x 62". Soft pile carpet in beautifully contrasting colors of a deep burgund...
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1970s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Little Vintage Tribal Moroccan Woven Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice Moroccan flat woven rug with geometrical tribal design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool and silk on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Vintage 1940s Red and Orange Moroccan Rug, 5.10x13.02
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vintage 1945 Moroccan rug with a bright red field and geometric designs in orange and blue tones. Measures 5.10x13.02.
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1940s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Tunisian Berber Rug, 1970s, 1C1035
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Tunisian Berber rug in unusual white and blue colors. The rug is from the end of 20th century in original condition, it has some age discolorations. -condition: o...
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Mid-20th Century Tunisian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Moroccan Berber Rug with Linear Lattice Design
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary Moroccan Berber rug features a minimalist lattice of fine brown lines set across a warm ivory field. The understated drawing and organic wool texture give it a calm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Wavy Vintage Turkish Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish rug inspired by the art deco movement
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

7.4x9.2 Ft Checkered Handmade Tulu Rug in Beige, Black Black, 100% Soft Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Moroccan Berber rug - Yellow #1
Located in Malton, GB
We have been working with a traditional rug manufacturer in Morocco and I was absolutely blown away by the quality of their pieces. Their eye for detail and maintaining the original ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Floral Konya Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Muted Turkish Floral Runner Details rug no. r5245 size 3' x 7' 6" (91 x 229 cm)
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

5.6x8.3 Ft Handmade High and Low Pile Tulu Rug. Modern Turkish Shaggy Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Wool Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Wool Runner Size: 3'1" × 8'10" (93 × 269 cm). Step into mid-century North Africa with this striking Vintage Moroccan Runner from 1957, a true reflection of the rusti...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Red Sabra Kilim Rug
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This exquisitely crafted Moroccan sabra Kilim rug features knotted Berber designs on a single-color woven base. Made entirely of vegetable silk. Hand woven and knotted rug. Measures:...
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2010s Moroccan Hollywood Regency Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Vintage Neutral Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th Century Moroccan Neutral Color Rug Details rug no. 31713 size 2' 9" x 5' (84 x 152 cm)
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20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Afghanistan Moroccan Runner Rug - Wool Brown Pink Red Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Afghan Runner Rug A Path of Joyful Color: The Moroccan-Style Runner Let your path be bold and beautiful. This stunning runner rug is a celebration of vibrant color and timeless triba...
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20th Century Afghan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Multi-Color Azilal Moroccan Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Tab France Auction Pick Beautiful vintage Azilal Moroccan hand knotted wool rug with the Ivory field. This Moroccan rug has a bright multi-color accent in all-over abstract patterns...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21765 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 05'11 x 06'11. Originating from the esteemed Beni Ourain tribe in Morocco, these intricately crafted rugs honor tradition with unwavering atte...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

The Emerald Horizon: A Vintage Beni M’Guild Moroccan Masterpiece of Distinction
Located in Dallas, TX
21482 Vintage Green Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug, 06'04 x 13'05. Radiating an almost ethereal presence, this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni M’Guild Moroccan rug is a rare gem—an ode to ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Desert Lines Serenade: A Modern Moroccan Masterpiece of Organic Minimalism
Located in Dallas, TX
31194 New Desert Lines Organic Modern Moroccan Rug, 08'00 x 10'00. There’s a quiet majesty in this hand-knotted wool Moroccan-style rug—one that speaks not through ornament, but thro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Floral Konya Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th Century Turkish Konya Rug with a floral design on a turquoise color ground Details rug no. r5842 size 5' 1" x 8' 2" (155 x 249 cm)
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Modern Moroccan Beni Mrirt Rug – Hand-Knotted Wool in Charcoal
Located in New York, NY
A bold statement in texture and tone, this hand-knotted Beni Mrirt rug from Morocco showcases a striking chevron-inspired V-pattern across a rich charcoal and ash gradient field. Wov...
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2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Tuareg Mat Runner, Stripes in Warm Gold and Brown Tones - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage rug and floor covering is a 3x10 Tuareg runner mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name. Handwoven with reeds in Mauritania circa 1950-1960, it is an exciting new add...
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1660s Mauritanian Tribal Antique Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21769 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 05'02 x 07'10. Hailing from the esteemed Beni Ourain tribe in Morocco, these meticulously crafted rugs pay homage to tradition with meticulous...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

One of a Kind, Pastel Color Moroccan Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pastel Color Moroccan rug A weaving technique that has been passed down from generations to generations makes Moroccan Berber rug such a fine addition to your collection. It is ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Yellow Dots Moroccan Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Yellow Dots Moroccan runner A weaving technique that has been passed down from generations to generations makes Moroccan Berber rug such a Fine addi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Yellow Dots Moroccan Runner
Yellow Dots Moroccan Runner
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Blue Orange Vintage Moroccan Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
Odd size one of a kind blue and orange vintage Moroccan mini size rug Measures: 2' x 3'4''.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

New Biophilic Echoes Organic Modern Moroccan Rug, 09 05 x 11 09
Located in Dallas, TX
31291 New Biophilic Echoes Organic Modern Moroccan Rug, 09'05 x 11'09. This hand knotted wool Biophilic Echoes Organic Modern Moroccan Rug embodies the perfect harmony between nature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Tunisian Kairouan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice Tunisian rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors with red, blue, yellow and green, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Mid-20th Century Tunisian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Berber Blue Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21286 Vintage Berber Blue Moroccan rug 05'10 x 11'02. With its simplicity, plush pile and Bohemian vibes, this hand knotted wool vinta...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Berber Beni M Guild Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21233 vintage Berber Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal style 06'09 x 13'06. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knott...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Beni MGuild Rug Double Sided Vintage North African Moroccan Berber
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beni MGuild Rug Double Sided Vintage North African Moroccan Berber - This is a really unique piece. Top grade collectors item. A double sided vintage Berber rug from Morocco, North Africa. Vintage Rare Authenic Beni M'Guild Moroccan Berber Handmade Rug Blue Wool Plush Pile. This stunning piece of art was hand knotted with two designs. This type of rug is very had to make since there are weavers sitting on the front and back of the loom, working simultan. One side is in red traditional Berber design from the Atlas Mountains and the other side is lavender shag pile abstract design. The condition of the rug is good with little wear and some old restorations. Origin: Morocco Size: 280 x 270 cm / 9.2 x 8.8 ft, fringes / tassels on one side Pile material: fine hand-spun wool Structure: Soft and with a high, plush pile - soft wool Colors: One side red, one side lilac Design: African traditional...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Blue Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th Century Vintage Turkish Rug with a tribal motif in predominantly blue Details rug no. j3353 size 3' 7" x 6' 1" (109 x 185 cm)
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Bohemian Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21773 Vintage Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 04'09 x 08'05. Beni Mrirt rugs represent the esteemed tradition of Moroccan weaving, known for their luxurious texture, geometric patterns...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Pictorial Egyptian Textile
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Egypian Textile Embroidery with a pictorial design Measures: 1'10'' x 7'10''.
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Cotton

Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Green, Olive Moss Tones with Subtle Terracotta Lattice
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This hand-knotted wool rug presents a rich palette of green, olive, and moss tones accented by an understated earthy terracotta lattice motif, creating a subtle yet dynamic surface w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni M Guild Tribe Rug from Mehraban
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
The astonishing fiery color scheme features the soft and delicate traditional Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug. The texture, line works, and energetic vibes match with the energy of a playf...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This vintage Azilal from Morocco is made of beautiful saturated wools into a one of kind rug. The colorful pile weave consists of tribal diamond shapes that translate into a unique a...
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1920s Moroccan Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Berber Beni M Guild Moroccan Rug with Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21222 Vintage Berber Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug with Bohemian Style 06'10 x 10'08. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage B...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

pretty vintage Moroccan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Moroccan rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice colours with pink, purple, blue, grey, orange and white, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Moroccan Square Rug in Brown with Deco Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Morocco, this square 4x4 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new line of contemporary tribal rugs. Its design represen...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
a odd size mid 20th century Turkish Konya Rug Details rug no. j4703 size 4' 4" x 8' 4" (132 x 254 cm)
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1960 s Taznakht Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20948 Vintage Red Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 04'01 x 07'06. Embark on an enchanting journey into the rich legacy of the Taznakht Tribe, where skilled hands in the High Atlas Mountains of...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Modern Hand-Knotted Wool Rug. Ivory with Brown Linear Design. Custom Options Avl
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Minimalist Hand-Knotted Wool Rug with Linear Modern Design This hand-knotted wool rug showcases a minimalist yet striking design, where fine vertical and horizontal linear motifs in...
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2010s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

High and Low Pile Moroccan Tulu Rug, 100% Natural Wool Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Hand-spun wool of finest quality. These beautiful hand knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the world's ol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Bohemian Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21095, new contemporary Berber Moroccan rug with Bohemian Tribal style. With a strong sense of dimensionality and asymmetry, this hand-knotted contemporary Berber Moroccan rug is eng...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Nice Vintage Egyptian Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful naive Egyptian tapestry with a childish design of the town and animals, entirely handwoven with wool.
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Mid-20th Century Tunisian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1960s Authentic Moroccan Ethnic Rug with Sequins North Africa, Handira
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s authentic Moroccan tribal wedding rug with sequins North Africa, Handira. Handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal Handira ethnic textile. Moroccan Bohemian style rug, handwoven by the Berber women of the Zemmour tribe for their wedding day. The design on this ethnic carpet is white, red and black in geometrical motifs on a red and white background and adorned with some sequins to sparkle under the moon light. ( sequins cod be easily removed if needed), Handwoven by the Berber tribes in Atlas Mountains of Morocco with traditional geometric tribal designs. Midcentury organic vintage Handira...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Handwoven Gabbeh Carpet Primitive Wool Pile Rug, Oriental Tribal
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine wool rug was woven by hand in the 1960s with a geometric repeating all-over pattern. The colour palette is bold with yellow, red, ivory and blue accents. Paired with the simple geometric design, this piece is sure to make the perfect accent rug for any room. Style this fine wool rug with your vintage or antique furniture for an instant uplift. Perfect for use as a bedroom rug, living room rug or entranceway rug. This piece was constructed with fine organic materials, including hand-spun wool and cotton. The rich colours in this piece come from natural vegetable dyeing techniques. Both the construction and the design of this fine wool antique rug make it suitable for any room. Our team source only the finest interior accessories, with years of experience, let our team help you find the perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. AS well as cushions and footstools to match your style. With a huge range of colours and sizes available now. Handwoven Gabbeh carpet black wool pile Primitive rug...
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1960s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

8x9.7 Ft Modern Handmade Tulu Rug in Red. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1960 s Berber Moroccan Boujad Rug with Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21265 Vintage Berber Moroccan Boujad Rug, 06'08 x 10'05. This hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan rug captures the essence of Berber craftsma...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Rug Pillow by Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
78445 Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Rug Pillow, 01'00 x 01'08 x 00'04. Emanating nomadic charm with elements of comfort and functional versatility, this vintage Moroccan pillow...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Sequins

Zabihi Collection High Low Vintage African Rug
Located in New York, NY
Inspirational Mid-Century African rug with an unusual high-low cantaloupe colored pile on a flat-weave textured foundation. Great creativity used by the weaver. 4'9'' x 5'10''
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20th Century North African Organic Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Cozy Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21737 Vintage Red Moroccan Azilal Rug, 05'02 x 08'10. Red Moroccan Azilal rugs stand as exquisite examples of traditional Moroccan artisanship, meticulously crafted by skilled Berber...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

9x12 Ft Brand New Wool Handmade Rug. Moroccan design. CUSTOM OPTIONS Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Antique and Vintage Moroccan Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Find Beni Ourain Rugs, Azilal Rugs, Kilims and More

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.

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