
Weaving has always been intrinsic to the culture of the nomadic Amazigh—also known as Berber peoples of Morocco for millennia. Their rugs and textiles thrive on mere imperfections, of which twisted lines and asymmetrical patterns form geometric and soulful, minimalist and vibrant compositions.
Traditionally, Beni Ourain rugs were made by autonomous women artfully weaving distinct textiles from entirely sustainable and organic materials of wool, vegetable dyes, recycled textiles... with only little changed design-wise from generation to generation. Whereas men handled outdoor activities like shear the wool of the livestock and such. It was not until around the early 20th century that Europeans decided that these traditional rugs were now "modern", which brought great recognition to them.
The Beni Ourain Peoples: An Ethnic Group With Ancestral Tradition
Today, it's impossible not to recognize Beni Ourain rugs as they opened up new horizons within the interior design world for their slick minimal design. By evoking both vintage and contemporary-inspired aesthetics, the Beni ourain rug counts on a broad variety of possibilities; They work best with minimalist, neutral rooms as well as colorful, maximalist ones, so you can create your own unique interior.
Discover our Beni ourain rug collection of authentic Beni Ourain rugs on the online store. With time the classic black and white have been renewed, and now we find Beni Ourain rugs in other colors and designs.