Camel and Brown Striped Moroccan Rug with Stepped Border – Hand Knotted Wool Beni Mrirt Area Rug

A camel and brown striped Moroccan rug with a stepped border, hand-knotted in thick Beni Mrirt wool. Nine wide bands of undyed camel cross a field of natural espresso brown, separated by narrow ivory stripes. Near both long sides every band ends in two square steps, so the espresso down each side forms a column of square teeth, a modern take on the stepped edges of Moroccan flatweaves.

Camel and brown striped rug in a serene lounge with a plastered fireplace, two ivory boucle armchairs and an oak bench with books

It is a warm, grounded rug with a strong graphic edge, made almost entirely of natural undyed wool. It suits a living room, bedroom, dining room or lounge, and it is also woven with the bands in a dusty olive green.

Square stepped band ends along the espresso edge of a camel wool rug styled with an oak stool, an ivory boucle throw and a ceramic cup

Details

  • Hand-knotted by Berber weavers in the Middle Atlas, Morocco
  • 100% wool pile about 25 mm (1 in) deep: natural undyed camel, espresso brown and ivory fleece, or bands in wash-tested olive green wool on the olive colourway
  • Each colour is carded, and dyed where it is dyed, in one batch for your rug; natural undyed fleece and hand-dyed wool vary gently in tone, which is part of its character
  • Plain narrow espresso flat-woven ends with a short ivory 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 in every standard size from 3x5 to 14x20 ft, including 9x12, 10x14, 10x10 and 12x15 ft, and as a runner from 2.5x8 to 3x22 ft; the design is drawn to the proportions of each size, and other sizes are available 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.