Zarah Beni Ourain Moroccan Berber Leopard Rug 5 × 7 ft (200 × 153 cm) | 16026
16026
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Djoharian Design · Zarah Collection · Khenifra
Zarah Beni Ourain Leopard
200 × 153 cm · Ivory & Grey
Provenance and Zarah Collection
The Zarah collection is a Djoharian Design creation — sister line to our Sabah, woven by the same experienced women in the region of Khenifra in Morocco. Where Sabah stays in calm minimalist tones, Zarah turns up the graphic intent: an abstract leopard / cheetah pattern that reads as both archaic and contemporary. The leopard idiom is one of the oldest figurative motifs in textile art, here translated into the disciplined Beni Ourain construction.
This piece was hand-knotted in the Khenifra region of Morocco from 100% imported fine merino wool on a wool foundation, with a deep pile of 18 to 22 mm. The pile is built from fine merino rather than the traditional hand-spun Berber wool, which gives Zarah pieces a more uniform surface under foot.
Colour and Composition
An elegant interplay of cool ivory-cream and grey, rendered in soft leopard markings that animate the surface without overwhelming a room. The ground is a clean, cool ivory rather than a warm beige, and the spotted motif is drawn in the abstract idiom of Berber tradition — not photorealistic but evocative. The muted palette ensures the rug works as a graphic focal point rather than a literal animal-print statement.
Presence in the Room
At 200 × 153 cm (5 × 7 ft), 3.1 m² this is a generous small-to-medium format that sits at the upper edge of the small range. Three contexts in which the Zarah reaches its full effect:
- Living room focal point: anchoring a single armchair or a quiet conversation grouping, the leopard pattern adds graphic intent without overwhelming a contemporary scheme.
- Foot of the bed: the merino pile and the abstract pattern give a personal space considered tactile and visual depth.
- Under a writing desk or reading chair: the muted leopard reads as a confident accent in a study or library, particularly beside warm wood and leather.
Specifications
| Provenance | Khenifra region, Morocco |
| Collection | Djoharian Design — Zarah |
| Type | Contemporary Beni Ourain Berber, hand-knotted |
| Weave | Hand-knotted Berber technique |
| Material (pile) | 100% wool (imported fine merino) |
| Material (foundation) | 100% wool (warp and weft) |
| Pile height | approx. 18–22 mm |
| Pattern | Abstract leopard / cheetah |
| Dimensions | 200 × 153 cm (approx. 5 × 7 ft) |
| Area | 3.1 m² (small-to-medium format) |
| Era | Contemporary production, freshly woven |
| Colours | Cool ivory-cream ground with grey leopard markings |
| Condition | New, freshly woven |
| Underfloor heating | Suitable |
| Reference | #16026 |
Label STEP — 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. Your purchase directly supports the weavers in the Khenifra region. Visit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →
Djoharian — Specialists in Fine Hand-Knotted Rugs
Founded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade.
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