Wall Art Moroccan Runner Rug, Blue Burgundy Berber
From $89 to $12,440
Bold enough to double as wall art, this custom Moroccan runner rug sets chains of burgundy and ivory diamonds into a deep cobalt-blue field. Woven entirely by hand in the Atlas Mountain tradition of Morocco, each runner carries the mark of the Amazigh (Berber) artisans who tie every knot on a traditional loom. The design reads as a vertical rhythm of geometric diamonds edged in cream, a graphic motif rooted in centuries of Berber tribal art yet perfectly at home in a modern interior. Because it is made by hand, no two runners are identical; slight variations in the diamonds and in the hand-tied cream fringe are the signature of an authentic weave rather than a printed reproduction. The wool is hand-dyed in small batches, giving the cobalt its depth and the burgundy its warmth. Knotted at roughly 10 to 16 knots per square inch, the plush shag holds its spring underfoot while the flat-woven diamonds keep the pattern crisp from either end of the room. Fine cream accent lines outline each diamond and tie the whole palette together, and the dense pile is built for the heavy traffic a hallway or corridor sees every day. Style it down a long hallway, run it narrow through a galley kitchen, or lay it across a stairway landing for a jolt of color. Smaller pieces are striking enough to hang on the wall as a textile statement above a bed or sofa. Care is straightforward: vacuum frequently, blot spills immediately with cold water and mild soap, and schedule a professional clean twice a year for high-traffic runners. A non-slip pad keeps it secure and comfortable. Free shipping is included worldwide with tracking. Each runner is made to order, then rolled, wrapped, and dispatched with care, making a memorable housewarming gift, a generous new-apartment present, or a wool-anniversary keepsake.
- Material: Wool
- Weave: Hand-Knotted
- Origin: Beni Ourain