Beni Ourain Rugs

Beni Ourain rugs take their name from a group of Amazigh (Berber) tribes in the Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco. The classic type has a thick wool pile on an ivory or cream ground, crossed by dark lines that form diamonds or a loose lattice.

They were first made as bedding and covers for cold mountain winters, which explains the deep, soft pile. In a room, that pile is warm underfoot and takes the edge off sound, while the pale ground keeps even a large rug light.

The lines are knotted by hand and never perfectly straight, so no two rugs are exactly alike. The sizes are just as individual: compare the exact length and width with your floor plan instead of looking for a standard size.

For sale today: 19 rugs, from 300 × 200 cm to 366 × 191 cm, priced from €1,797 to €4,710.

Every rug comes with a certificate of origin that names the weaver. Shipping, import duties and taxes are included in the price, and you have 14 days after delivery to decide.

How big are these rugs really? On 12 October 2026 we compared the sizes of all 274 rugs in our catalogue. See the figures