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What does Beni Ourain mean?
The term “Beni Ourain” is the name of the collective of 17 different Berber tribes that live in the Atlas Mountains. This is in contrast to what some rug dealers would say as they (mistakenly) think the term “Beni Ourain” referrers to a look, feel and / or texture of certain Berber woven rugs.
Are Beni Ourain rugs durable?
These rugs are thick and are designed to be long durable, so they are perfect rugs for your family. Additionally, these authentic Beni Ourain rugs offer so much warmth, so they are the perfect rugs to warm up your space during the winter months.
Are Beni rugs good?
So Beni Ourain rugs really can hang in tonal spaces or in their more color happy counterparts. The most common place you’ll find one of these rugs is a living room, but they’re great for bedrooms as well.
How are Beni Ourain rugs made?
Making a Beni Ourain rug
- How is an authentic Beni Ourain rug made?
- The wool is then hand spun.
- The next part of the rug making process is knotting.
- Before the rug is complete, the pattern is dyed with natural dyes.
- During the months of knotting, the original wool gets dirty.
Why do Moroccan rugs only have tassels on one side?
Originally the Beni Ourain rugs have only on one side the fringes. The reason is the way they are made – as the weaving frame doesn`t give naturally any fringes when you begin to make a rug. So if you buy a vintage Beni Ourain you can be sure there is only on on side fringes.
What is a Beni?
(Spanish ˈbeni) n. (Placename) a river in N Bolivia, rising in the E Cordillera of the Andes and flowing north to the Marmoré River.
How much should a Moroccan rug cost?
A small rug may only cost you 750-1000 dirham. However an average price ranges in the 3500-6000 dirham range. An older vintage Berber rug or larger sized rugs can range from 10,000-25,000 dirham and more.
Are Moroccan rugs good quality?
Rugs from Morocco are high quality making them very durable which is why they are often found in schools, offices, homes, and high traffic areas throughout the world. They are stain-resistant and usually more affordable than plush carpets.
What are Moroccan rugs made from?
Typically, the ancient Moroccan rugs were made from pure sheep wool in different piles and thickness depending on the region. The rugs made from thicker piles of wool were made for the colder and snowy Atlas Mountains. On the other side, lighter flatweave rugs are made to suit the Sahara desert’s hot climate.
Where are kilim rugs from?
Turkey
Kilim rugs originated in Turkey and dates back to the ancient times – during the eleventh century A.D. Although archaeological evidence proves that it exists as early as 7000 B.C with several Kilim woven textiles being recovered from Turkey.