Moroccan Kilim Rugs

Vintage Berber Tribal Kilims

Moroccan kilims are highly durable, flat woven rugs, typically made from cotton or wool. Kilim rugs are used by the Berbers for a variety of purposes; as decorative floor or wall coverings in domestic homes or Bedouin tents and even as blankets. Flat weave kilims are referred to locally as “hanbel”.

Unlike other types of hand knotted, thick pile Moroccan rugs, kilims are pileless so they are relatively flat and thin. Don’t be deceived by this as Moroccan kilims are incredibly durable and resilient – even for modern day use. Each one is woven by hand on a loom, a lengthy process, which results in an excellent and dense quality rug made to endure everyday life and last for many decades. 

Both vintage and contemporary Berber kilim rugs are known for their bold and vibrant colours, typically in a series of intricate colourful bands or geometric designs. Berber kilims are wonderfully dramatic and bohemian. We’ve found them particularly effective and practical for enjoying the great outdoors – beach days and camping trips – for use as sun shades or wind proofing in sandy spots.