This striking, contemporary Ait Ouaouzguit Kilim (Hanbel) wool rug features a yellow, black and natural tribal wave pattern. The edges are solid yellow, which gives it an organic zigzag appearance as the ‘waves’ stop near the border. We understand Moroccan kilims from this region often feature saffron yellow – paying homage to the surrounding saffron fields. Being from pastoral tribes, the women who weave this Berber rugs take their creative inspiration from their natural surroundings and daily life.

Those who curate their interior spaces with an African tribal influence or mid century modern aesthetic will appreciate this kilim rug’s design. It would work well with concrete and light or dark natural woods to create some interior drama in your living space.

Ait Ouaouzguit is a tribal area within the vast Siroua mountain range (south-west of Ouarzazate, High Atlas, Southern Morocco) and the historic home to Berber tribes whose economy is primarily farming. They are best known for their indigenous sheep breed, the Siroua sheep. This heritage breed is largely renowned for its smooth, long hair fleece typically in pure white or black.

The quality of this wool is unparalleled. Consequently, Berber women in the tribes of the Ait Ouaouzguit region are respected throughout Morocco and the rest of the world for their superior quality handwoven wool rugs and carpets.

This is a brand new, contemporary Moroccan rug handwoven by artisan techniques. Each one is produced by using a simple knotting technique, which is a lengthy process but results in a very high quality and durable rug designed to last for many decades.

Rug Dimensions

210L x 114W cm