Moroccan Berber Rug · Beni Ourain Mrirt · Djoharian Design
Beni Ourain Mrirt Berber Rug — Hand-Knotted Cream and Beige Wool in a Fan-Wave Pattern
Hand-knotted by women of the Beni Ourain Mrirt tribe in the Moroccan Middle Atlas Mountains, in plush highland wool with a tonal cream-and-beige fan-wave design.
Provenance and Tribal Heritage
Beni Ourain rugs are hand-knotted by women of the Beni Ourain tribe in the villages of the Moroccan Middle Atlas. The Mrirt variant is the finest expression of this tradition — woven in glossy, premium highland wool. This piece moves away from the classic graphic palette into a quiet, tonal composition: a fan-like wave of fine diagonal lines radiating across the field in cream, beige and warm camel-gold, reading almost like wind-drawn dunes or natural grain.
Each piece is unique. The drawing is not taken from a fixed pattern; it is worked freely by the weaver, so the rhythm of the lines is hers alone.
Presence in the Room
At 300 × 200 cm (6.0 m², approx. 7 × 10 ft) this is a generous large-format piece. Three contexts in which the Mrirt reaches its full effect:
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Modern living room: Beneath a sofa group of three to four pieces — the tonal cream-and-beige wave brings warmth and movement without competing with the furniture.
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Dining room for six to eight: Under a generous rectangular table, where the radiating line-work reads as a calm, organic pattern from above.
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Bedroom anchor: Beneath a king-size bed with generous overhang; the plush pile invites bare feet at the start and end of the day.
Specifications
| Design |
Beni Ourain Mrirt · tonal fan-wave of diagonal lines |
| Origin |
Hand-knotted in the Moroccan Middle Atlas Mountains |
| Weave |
Hand-knotted with Berber knot, plush pile |
| Material |
100% wool, pile on wool warp and weft |
| Pile height |
approx. 2.5 cm (1 in) |
| Dimensions |
300 × 200 cm (approx. 7 × 10 ft) |
| Area |
6.0 m² (large room format) |
| Era |
Contemporary Mrirt production |
| Colours |
Cream and beige with warm camel-gold lines |
| Condition |
New, freshly washed |
| Underfloor heating |
Suitable |
| Reference |
#16181 |
Responsible Sourcing
Djoharian is a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs — a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. Visit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →
Djoharian — Five Decades of Oriental Rug Expertise
With roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in fine Persian, antique and designer rugs since 1967. The family knowledge, passed down through generations from the heart of the Oriental rug world, anchors every piece in our collection.
Service and Delivery
Every piece in the Djoharian Collection is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a certificate of authenticity. We offer secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.
Hand-Knotted in Morocco | Atlas Highland Wool | Label STEP Certified
Djoharian — Antique and Bespoke Oriental Rugs since 1967.