Beni Mrirt Berber Rug Handmade 150x250cm・Textured Paving Pattern・Cream Wool

Premium vintage Beni Mrirt rug from the 21st century. ・Completely ecru/ivory background made of unbleached natural wool. ・Graphical pattern in cobblestones (textured block grid) created by a play of reliefs rather than colours. ・Visible flat woven terracotta/brown separations between each wool block. ・High-density wool, soft and thick to the touch. ・Twisted fringes at the ends. ・Dimensions: 150 X 250 cm. ・100% natural wool. ・Unique piece. A bit of history: Origin and rarity. ・Woven by the Zemmour/Beni Mrirt confederation in the Middle Atlas region, a more restricted production area than Beni Ouarain. ・Historically lower production volume than the major families (Beni Ouarain, Boujaad), resulting in fewer pieces available on the market. Quality of the wool. ・Middle Atlas sheep wool is renowned for its long fibres and softness, sheared in climatic conditions that promote a dense fleece. The wool of this rug has undergone several traditional ecological washes, using clear water and natural soap, without aggressive chemical treatments. This artisanal process gradually refines the fibre, softens the touch, and brings out the natural whiteness of the ecru without compromising its durability — an essential step that explains the characteristic softness and flexibility of quality Beni Mrirt rugs. ・Knotting is often tighter than average, which gives this characteristic relief texture (like on your rug) rather than a purely chromatic pattern. Technique. ・The play of reliefs (cobblestones, diamonds, 3D chevrons) requires a technical mastery superior to a simply coloured pattern: it is necessary to manage the pile height differently during weaving. ・The border and the contrasting colour weft (terracotta, brown) are often hand-woven with more care than on entry-level pieces.