Customize: Zain Rug

Rug Style: Hand-Knot
Pile: Small
Materials: 100% live sheep’s wool, organic spice blends for dye.
Time to Make: Current weave time averages around 8-10 weeks. Rugs larger than 9' x 12' may take an additional 2 weeks. We do our best to visit the artisans every 2 to 3 weeks to capture the progression of the weave.

This rug will be handwoven by the artisans of M'rirt.

Keltouma and her daughter Soukina lead this group of 25 artisans from a Village just outside Beni M’rirt, located in the foothills of the Middle Atlas Mountains.

The traditional Beni M’rirt rug is inspired by the popular Beni Ourain rug. There are quite a few differences in these techniques, the most visible is the thickness of the knot and wool that the artisans of M’rirt use. 

This piece was inspired by a vintage design, updated with warmer tones. The hero symbol in the design was the original universal sign of the Amazigh nation, which was called Numidia at the time.

While the base of the rug uses natural, undyed wool, the colourful areas use a mixture of florals to get the perfect orange and pink hues.

Each rug is made entirely by hand so there will always be small variations in pattern, colour and exact size (up to 10 cm / 4" variation) due to the organic nature of the materials but we strive to accurately capture the detail and colour so you know what you’re purchasing.