Sari

THIS RUG'S STORY: 

Sari is a stunning find from a sub-tribe of the Beni Ourain named the Marmoucha.  It's one of those rugs I would love to keep as it's the largest neutral rug I've ever found. Coming in close to 7.5 by 14', this one also has the year it was made woven right in (1972) so it's almost 50 years old! Authentically old vintage Beni's like this are becoming harder and harder to find. The condition on this one is very good for its age. 

Beni Ourain rugs are known for their dense pile and reversible design. You'll see from the pictures, the back is also beautiful. This rug was woven in the Middle Atlas mountain region in Morocco, where temperatures can change drastically. These pieces are significant to Berber culture as the higher pile kept members of the family warm. Traditionally these rugs were not used purely for decorative purposes, but more commonly as blankets or to sleep on!

ABOUT MOROCCAN RUGS:

Each vintage Moroccan rug is hand woven and knotted by Berber women of the tribal region specified. This level of craftsmanship can take up to weeks or months to complete a single rug. Weaving techniques have been passed down through the generations. The patterns, designs, and colors in each rug vary with each rug, weaver, and tribe – so each piece is truly a unique work of art and 2 pieces will never be the same. Often these rugs have been handed down through the families who created them, and have been uncovered from the mountain and rural areas of Morocco.