Moroccan Rug weaving began with the Berbers, who were the indigenous people of North Africa and inhabited Morocco before it was invaded by Arabs in the seventh century. These rugs are usually in bold colors and animated patterns, and the designs are almost always geometric or tribal. The colors and patterns are distinct according to the tribe that wove it. In the twentieth-century, the Moroccan Rugs are widely collected in the West because of its unique tribal patters. The wool of these rugs is plush and soft to the touch.
Moroccan rugs are artisanal treasures, woven by skilled hands and rich with cultural heritage. These rugs boast intricate geometric designs, vibrant colors, and a plush texture. They not only beautify spaces but also tell stories of tradition, artistry, and the Moroccan way of life.
The Hand-Knotted Mamluk Rug is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship, featuring intricate geometric patterns and vibrant colors. Skillfully made with high-quality materials, Mamluk handmade rugs blend historical charm with contemporary elegance, adding a timeless touch to any space.
Gabbeh rugs are hand-spun wool in both the pile and the foundation, as well as all natural dyes. Simple, colorful geometric patterns, abstract scenery, child-like representations of people and animals, different colors, reds, blue, greens ,yellow, purple. Modern technology has improved the dye process to allow a wider range of colors as well as more stable and easier to care for colors.
Nahavand rugs comes from the city of Nahavand in Persia. These rugs have a tribal style look, often using floral medallions and a variety of vegetable dyed colors such as reds, blues, greens and different shades of ivory. Nahavand rugs are made with very high quality wool, which gives it a shine. They are very durable rugs that will last a lifetime.
The nature-inspired color palette of Serapi/Heriz rugs gives them an antique look, which has historically sought after for many years. They commonly feature intricate medallions, followed by abstract florals and geometric designs. What makes the Serapi/Heriz so desirable, is their high endurance and longevity under high traffic. Serapi/Heriz rugs are constructed by a labor intensive hand knotting process, made from thick plush piles of wool.
Gabbeh rugs are hand knotted to reflect tribal and other patterns such as solids, and nomadic designs. The simplistic "child-like" bold designs of Gabbeh rugs is what makes them perfectly suitable for any decor. Gabbeh rugs are made from high-quality wool and have a high density of knots. Gabbeh rugs are hand-knotted and eco-friendly, because only natural dyes are used in their production.�
Kazak Rugs are popular for their stunning geometric designs & high quality dyes. Kazak patterns tend to be red, yellow/gold and blue. Designs include, but are not limited to animals, flowers, medallions, & iconic figures such as geometric people/ and animals & symbolic motifs.
Originating in Cairo, Egypt, Mamluk rugs are prominent for their amazing ability to have extremely symmetrical designs. This creates a splendid mirror-like effect. The medallions can be seen as interlacing stars and polygons, with other geometric patterns surrounding. The colors commonly used for these traditional rugs are blues, rich reds, ivory, and greens.
Super Kazak rugs were woven in the south of Caucasus and are very regional in their designs. Super Kazak rugs are very traditional in look and the patterns can vary from geometric shapes, tribal designs like people and animals, and symbolic medallions. They are beautifully intricate and heavy in design. These rugs come in varieties of rich, warm, jewel tones that can liven up any space.
Turkmen rugs uses vegetable dyes or other natural dyes from the land, which comes from Turkmen a city of Persia. Their trademark design and most common is tribal patterns. Turkmen rugs are mostly made with cotton and wool pile.
Overdyed rugs, as you can guess from their name, go through a complicated process of dying. This multistep process makes rugs bright and bold. Our collection of overdyed rugs includes overdyed Persian rugs and regular overdyed rugs. Persian overdyed rugs have vintage look because they are sheered in the process of dying. Regular overdyed rugs have vivid color schemes. However, our overdyed rugs are eco-friendly, because we use only natural dyes for their production. If you like Oriental rugs, but prefer modern interior design style, look no further! Deep colors of overdyed rugs will make any room more sophisticated.
