Berber rugs, Berber carpets

Carpets produced in Morocco fall into two distinct categories: Urban tradition and tribal tradition. The most important centre for Urban carpets is Rabat, where workshops grew up in the 19th Century mostly adopting Anatolian styles and influences.

On the other hand, the designs of the rural Berber tribal rugs and carpets have remained largely independent of Persian or Anatolian influences right up to the present day. These carpets were not exported to Europe until the early 20th century when certain influential designers and architects began to show interest and appreciation for them which stimulated demand.

Berber rugs are characterised by bold and free designs which are often assymetrical. In the last twenty years or so, there has been a revival of interest in these delightful pieces.

Oriental Rugs Online carries a large and varied range of top quality Persian rugs, including large Persian carpets. If you're looking for a particular type of rug, try our glossary page and if you still can't find it, please contact us. We have access to huge warehouse stocks and will be happy to help.
We pride ourselves on our Persian rug and Persian carpet ranges and also specialise in Turkish rugs, the original home of the Kilim rug.
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