Moroccan or Berber rug: what’s the difference?
You’re looking for a rug and come across both “Moroccan rug” and “Berber rug”. Are they two different styles, or are they the same thing?…
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Stories about craftsmanship, interior design and care. From choosing the right size to looking after your wool rug on a daily basis: here’s how to ensure you enjoy your hand-knotted rug for years to come.
Herziene oorsprongsregels Marokko (PEM, 2025-2026)
Sinds 2 oktober 2025 past Marokko, naast de bestaande overgangsregels uit 2021, ook de herziene Pan-Euro-Mediterrane (PEM) oorsprongsregels toe in…
Hoe wij vloerkleden importeren vanuit Marokko
Heb je een vraag of een probleem met een berber-vloerkleed dat vanuit Marokko is geïmporteerd? Dan mail of bel je…
Waarom Houseify werkt met wevers in Marokko
Een berber vloerkleed is een handgeknoopt of handgeweven wollen tapijt uit het Atlasgebergte in Marokko, gemaakt volgens Amazigh-weeftradities die generaties…
Turkish or Moroccan kilims: the difference in origin and style
You’re looking for a kilim and come across both Turkish and Moroccan examples, both flat-woven but of different origins…
Wool or cotton kilim: what the material means
A kilim is sometimes regarded as a single, specific type of material, but that is not correct. This category includes both woollen and…
Kelim or Persian rug: the difference in technique and pattern
Kilim and Persian rugs both sound like distinct, recognisable styles, but the two differ fundamentally in terms of technique. A kilim is…
Reversible kilims: what flat weaving means
Did you know that a kilim can, in principle, be used on both sides? This is due to the flat weaving technique: without…
Kelim with a geometric pattern
As you scroll through the Kelims, you see the same repeating diamond patterns, stripes and zigzag lines appearing again and again. That’s no coincidence: geometrically speaking, it’s…
Vintage and semi-antique kilims
At Kelims, ‘vintage’ and ‘semi-antique’ are often used as synonyms, but that isn’t entirely correct. At the moment, there is…
Where does a Persian rug come from?
Dichte, ornamentele lijnen die in een klassiek patroon over het hele oppervlak lopen, dat is het eerste wat opvalt aan…
Persian or Oriental rugs: the difference in scope
‘Oriental’ refers to the broader style of umbrella, whilst ‘Persian’ is one specific pattern style within that category. On this site, the ‘Oriental’ category contains 19 products…
