Description
Midcentury Antique Marmoucha Berber rug size 200x350cm
This is a Midcentury Moroccan Berber rug, handwoven in Marmoucha in the Middle Atlas Mountains.
it has a beautiful patination and short soft pile height.
It is handwoven with 100% wool and a geometric design with colourful touches of pink.
Its large size of 200x350cm makes this a good bedroom rug for a kingsize bed or living room carpet. It has a lovely aged look and feel to it and is in very good condition.
If you are in doubt about what size you ideally need, please find here some guidelines to help you make the right decision.
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Marmoucha
This Berber rug is handwoven in the area of Marmocuha in the North East side of the Middle Atlas Mountains. It is next to the Beni Ouarain area and that is why some of their pieces have similar patterns and designs. The use of a traditional diamond network and lozenges is typical for this area in the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Handwoven rugs
This Marmoucha Berber rug is handwoven.
Typical for handmade rugs is that they do not necessarily have perfect symmetrical designs. They have imperfections in design and this is also part of the charm of handwoven rugs and what makes every rug unique.
In this case the rug is handwoven with a thick geometric design in grey black on a natural wool background with soft pink colour accents.
The rug is handmade by artisan weavers. Rug making is a female activity and it forms an integral part of the Berber communities. Knowledge and skills are passed from one generation to the next , from mother to daughter. Skills are acquired by observation and practice and require self discipline.
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Underlay
This Marmoucha Berber rug has a large size of 200x350cm.
Depending on the underfloor you may wish to add an underlay.
“Underlay makes SUCH a difference not only in keeping the rug in place but also in making it feel much nicer to walk on.”
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Maintaining and caring for your rug
This Moroccan Beni Berber rug is relatively low maintenance and only requires and occasional vacuum clean.
It is best to vacuum it on a lower setting and make sure you also do the reverse now and then as just as much dust accumulates there, as on the front.
Furthermore, it is sensible to give your rug a good shake outside every couple of months.
Stain treatment
The quicker you deal with spills, the less chance there is of it staining.
The effective way to treat a spill, for example red wine, is to apply water to begin with to dilute the stain, followed by mopping it with a kitchen towel straight away.
Start from the outside of the stain and work inwards to limit the affected area, but do not rub the stain as this can damage the yarn. Once a carpet gets wet, it is important to dry it out thoroughly afterwards, to prevent the wool from rotting.
Don’t use any bleach or chemical treatments as they might take the stain out, but leave a white stain instead.
When in doubt, professional carpet cleaning will always remain the best choice. If you need advice on this, pleased get in touch.
Delivery and returns
Your online order will be dispatched with UPS within 5 working days. Worldwide shipping is available with a small surplus for remote areas.
You will receive a tracking number once your rug is on its way with a link to track your order.
If you are unhappy about your purchase, for whatever reason, you can return your item within 2 days of receiving your order for a full refund, minus postage costs both ways.
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