Checkered Rug Terracotta Handmade Berber Wool

$99.00

This checkered rug brings bold, graphic warmth to any room, its burnt-orange checkerboard reading as one confident statement from across the space. Rooted in the Beni Ourain weaving tradition, it pairs a playful checkerboard panel with dashed bar columns and small Berber diamonds, a piece that is part floor covering and part abstract Berber art. Each rug is hand-knotted by Amazigh (Berber) artisans in the El Abbassi family's workshops in Morocco's Rabat-Sale region, who tie every knot on a traditional loom. This slow, handmade process, running roughly 10 to 16 knots per square inch, is what gives the rug its density and lets it hold its shape and colour for decades. Woven from 100% natural Moroccan sheep wool, the pile is hand-dyed in rich terracotta and burnt-orange tones set against a natural cream ground. The wool's own lanolin makes the surface naturally resilient and easy to live with, while hand-braided ivory tassel fringe finishes both ends. Style it where you want a jolt of colour: a boho or eclectic living room, a creative studio, an airy bedroom, or an eclectic dining space. The graphic checkerboard pattern anchors neutral furniture beautifully and works equally well as a colourful accent at the foot of a bed. Shown here in a generous 8x10 footprint, it can be woven to order in the dimensions your room needs. Caring for it is simple. Vacuum gently on a low setting without a beater bar, rotate it occasionally for even wear, and blot any spills immediately with cold water and a mild wool soap rather than rubbing. An annual professional clean keeps the colours vivid; small, charming variations in the hand-dyed hues are the signature of authentic Berber craftsmanship. Standard worldwide shipping is always free and already included in the price, with full tracking from our workshop to your door. Every checkered rug we weave is a one-of-a-kind piece, made to bring lasting artistry and warmth into your home.

Every rug is made by hand in the El Abbassi family workshops in Morocco's Rabat-Salé region. See how our rugs are made

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