Plum and Ivory Moroccan Trellis Rug – Diamond Lattice Hand Knotted Wool Shag, Beni Mrirt

A plum and ivory Moroccan trellis rug, hand-knotted in thick Beni Mrirt wool. A Beni Ourain-style diamond lattice of straight 2 in lines in undyed natural dark-brown wool runs off all four edges of a warm ivory field, with diamonds about 24 in wide and 30 in tall. About one diamond in six is filled solid with deep plum or soft heather lilac, scattered so that no two filled diamonds touch. The brown lines are knotted a little taller than the ivory, so the lattice stands in soft relief.

The dark brown is natural, undyed fleece rather than black, so the contrast stays warm. The plum and lilac are wash-tested and only ever meet the brown, never the ivory, and two lots of each are woven in on purpose for gentle tonal movement. It suits a living room, bedroom or dining room, and as a runner it carries the lattice down a hallway.

Details

• Hand-knotted by Berber weavers in the Middle Atlas, Morocco
• 100% wool pile: the brown lattice about 25 mm (1 in) deep, the ivory and filled diamonds about 20 mm, so the lines stand slightly proud
• Flat-woven ivory ends with a thin dark-brown stripe and a short fringe; each size is the size of the woven rug, fringe not included. Ends without fringe on request at no charge
• Woven to order in 4–6 weeks, then delivered in 3–5 business days with free US shipping
• Available from 3x5 to 14x20 ft, including 10x10, 12x12 and 12x15 ft, and as a 2.5x10, 2.5x12 or 3x16 ft runner; other sizes on request
• Progress photos from the loom while your rug is woven
• New wool sheds a little for the first few months; vacuum on suction only

Care

Vacuum without a beater bar, rotate every six months, blot spills with cool water, and have it professionally washed every three to five years.

Photos show a rendering of this made-to-order design. Each rug is knotted by hand, so expect small variations in colour and line.