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- What is a Boujaad rug?
- How are Boujaad rugs made?
- Why are Moroccan rugs so popular?
- What are Moroccan rugs made from?
- How long does it take to weave a Moroccan rug?
- Where are rugs made in Morocco?
- How much should a Moroccan rug cost?
- Where did Berber carpet originate?
- Where are kilim rugs made?
- Can you vacuum a Moroccan rug?
- Do Moroccan rugs shed?
- Can you put a Moroccan rug in the washing machine?
- How can you tell if a rug is vintage?
- How can you tell a fake Beni Ourain rug?
What is a Boujaad rug?
Boujad rugs are hand woven pile rugs made using natural wool fibers and vegetable dyes. Newly woven rugs will show strong vibrant colors, typically reds oranges, pinks and/or purples. Whereas, older vintage rugs may have lovely washed pastel tones.
How are Boujaad rugs made?
Each Boujad rug is uniquely crafted by the women in a small region of Haouz, Morocco between the Middle Atlas and the Atlantic ocean. Each rug tells a different story with the use of traditional Berber designs & motifs. Boujad rugs are hand woven pile rugs made using natural wool fibers and vegetable dyes.
Why are Moroccan rugs so popular?
Why Are Moroccan Rugs Popular? Dynamic color folk art designs and bold geometric patterns are what make these floorcloths famous. These heirlooms have been passed down for generations and are now the hottest trend in decor for interior designers.
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.
How long does it take to weave a Moroccan rug?
It works like this: a client designs their own rug directly on the Beni site, a photo and size grid of which is then sent out to the various weavers in Morocco. In two to three weeks (sometimes longer, depending on the complexities and details), the rug is woven.
Where are rugs made in Morocco?
In Morocco's Atlas Mountains, These Artisans Create Rugs That Are Works of Art. Everything–from the shearing to the dyeing and weaving—happens by hand.
How much should a Moroccan rug cost?
A good quality average-sized(5.9×8.9) Moroccon rug may range from US $450 to US $500. They can proceed substantially up till US $8,500, and it can cost you a lot more for antique, vintage rugs and the rugs with high-end quality.
Where did Berber carpet originate?
Berber carpeting originated in North Africa and draws its name from the peoples of that region, known as Berbers. Berber carpeting from this area dates back all the way to the Paleolithic era! In those days Berber carpets were woven from natural, local materials such as wool or camel hair.
Where are kilim rugs made?
Kilim rugs are handmade from wool and cotton. They are hand-knotted and woven together to create beautiful patterns of geometric shapes, floral designs, or traditional motifs. They are typically made in Turkey, but they can also be found throughout the Middle East and Europe.
Can you vacuum a Moroccan rug?
Can I vacuum them? June & Blue: You can vacuum your rug! Preferably with a vacuum that has no beater bar, but if so just raise it to the highest setting to cause the least friction possible to the wool. Vacuum from side to side, and don't forget to flip it over every once in a while and vacuum the back as well.
Do Moroccan rugs shed?
Most natural fiber rugs will shed, especially all wool-based rugs. However, Moroccan rugs tend to have heavy and continuous shedding. ... A wool rug (hand-woven, not machine-tufted) with high quality yarn will shed for a few months because of short pieces left over after the shearing process.
Can you put a Moroccan rug in the washing machine?
– You can wash it by hand with cold water and laundry soap and rinse it with your garden hose. Then let it fully dry in the sun, ensuring that it's no longer wet or humid before putting it back on the floor. – If you have access to an industrial washing machine, you can wash it. Use cold water and a delicate cycle.
How can you tell if a rug is vintage?
Very old rugs will feel gritty, sandy, or even smooth on the back. A fine rug that looks tightly woven, but that still feels somewhat floppy or supple, is probably old, since even tightly woven rugs become supple with time. Color or rug dye quality can also help determine how old a rug is.
How can you tell a fake Beni Ourain rug?
When you turn the FAKE rug to the backside all knots are equal. You can see it`s machine made because it looks perfectly made. The original Beni Ourain rugs are also nicely made, but the knots are slightly different, not as perfect as a machine can make it.
