M'rirt's Shades of Night Sky

$2,275.00

This rug was woven by a group of artisans who reside in a village just outside of Beni M'rirt which is located within the Middle Atlas Mountains.

The traditional Beni M’rirt rug contains a thick knot which allows for their rugs to feel extra plush.

Made up of 100% wool and natural dyes, this wool was dyed using a unique dyeing technique. Utilizing a blend of florals & spices the women dyed this wool in bunches which allows for various blue, purple, and grey hues throughout the weave.

The simplistic pattern and intricate dyed wool makes this piece a true one-of-a-kind piece of art.

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Keltouma and the Artisans of M’rirt

Keltouma and her daughter Soukina lead this group of 25 artisans from a Village just outside Beni M’rirt, in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Founded in the early 2000s, the collective makes medium to high hand-knot rugs, as well as M’rirt Zanafi rugs, a style named after the region. Traditional rugs from this region use a thick knotting technique, which makes the rugs feel extra plush.

Number of Artisans: 25
Association Founded: 2000
Region: Beni M’rirt/Middle Atlas Mountains
Rug Techniques: Boujad, Medium-to-High Hand-Knot, M’rirt Zanafi

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Rug Style

Medium to High Hand-Knot

There are many varieties of a rug that contains a Medium to High Hand-Knot—Boujad, Azilal, Beni Ourain, Beni M'Rirt, and Marmoucha, to name a few. While they may have similarities, the knot technique varies depending on the region or tribe the rug comes from.

The majority of these rugs come from the Middle Atlas and High Atlas Mountains. The local sheep in these colder climates have a thicker coat to sustain them during the winter months, which impacts the thickness of the wool, and in turn, contributes to the height of the pile.