How do you recognize a real handmade Berber rug?
A hand-knotted Berber rug takes months of work on a vertical loom in the Moroccan Atlas. A machine-made version rolls up in…
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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.
Trade routes and the spread of Berber rugs
A Berber rug does not start in a store. It starts with a flock of sheep on a plateau in the Atlas,…
Wool, cotton, or synthetic: which material for a Berber rug?
When choosing a Berber rug, sooner or later you arrive at the question of the material: wool,…
Buying a Berber rug: the complete guide
A hand-knotted Berber rug is not an impulse purchase. It is wool that is knotted by a weaver in the Moroccan Atlas for…
Het weefproces achter een handgeknoopt Berber vloerkleed
Een kleed van 200 bij 300 centimeter bevat gemiddeld tussen de 250.000 en 400.000 individuele knopen. Elke knoop wordt met…
Berber rug sizes: which size fits your space?
The size of a Berber rug determines the visual balance in a room and the relationship between the rug and…
Berber rug for the living room: warmth, character and tranquillity in a single rug
A Berber rug in the living room is a hand-knotted wool Amazigh rug used as a focal point in a living space,…
Unique hand-knotted Berber rugs: why no two are identical
A Berber rug is not your typical interior design item. It is a handcrafted piece created without industrial precision, and that is precisely why every…
Hand-knotted vs. machine-made Berber rug
At first glance, a Berber rug often seems to be simply a matter of style. Soft, warm, minimalist or, conversely, richly patterned…
100% Wool Berber Rug: Why Wool Really Makes the Difference
These days, you can call almost anything “Berber-style”. Even rugs that I don’t think have ever seen a sheep up close…
The history of Berber rugs
These days, you see Berber rugs everywhere: in minimalist living rooms, interior design blogs and design shops. But behind that modern image lies a much…
Moroccan Berber rugs: these are the differences
Berber rugs from Morocco have been popular in interior design for years. Yet they are often lumped together, even though…
