How to style: rugs in berber look

You've probably met him on Instagram: the one and only Berber rug. A cream-coloured base, imperfect, randomly placed diamond patterns in brown or black and a warm woolly pile. Those are the classic characteristics of the fashionable trend rug that interior bloggers just love! We couldn’t help but wonder: why is everyone going crazy for rugs in the Berber look? It's an easy question to answer. With their design they really fit into every interior, as they stand out excellently in Scandinavian interiors as well as in playful boho designs. Check out this blog article to find out how to combine Berber rugs!

What exactly is a berber rug?

Genuine Berber rugs have a long history. They are also called Beni Ourain rugs and are made by tribes carrying the same name and living in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Tunisia or Algeria. Do you know what makes traditional Berber rugs so special? Made exclusively by women, they are knotted by hand according to centuries of tradition. Berber rugs are made from the finest wool from sheep that live exclusively in the northern Atlas Mountains.

Rugs in berber style - from tradition to trend

Berber rugs are no novelty, but rather experiencing a real renaissance in those times. Already back in the 1950s and 1960s they enjoyed great popularity in the Midcentury style of furnishing. This interior was characterised by practical, filigree furniture with slender legs and feet made of metal. Perfect for showcasing the design of a Beni Ourain rug.The fact that the clear and yet soft design of the Beni Ourain rug can be easily combined is something that has not gone unnoticed by today's designers as well. They design rugs in the typical Berber look, which are accessible even for a smaller purse.Our favorite gem is now available in a wide variety of designs: with the classic diamond pattern, in various colours, made of wool or synthetic fibres. Even outdoor rugs are now decorated with the typical diamond design.

Your benuta Style Team