Contemporary Berber Rug - 298 x 247 cm

Boujad Rug "Polka Dots" | Handwoven wool rug with speckled background and checkered border This modern Boujad rug stands out with its delicately speckled ivory background, sprinkled with a multitude of small mustard and taupe touches that give the surface a subtle visual and tactile rhythm when observed up close. A bold checkered border, blending mustard gold and cream, frames the piece; its assertive geometry contrasts with the delicacy of the central pattern, creating a perfect balance between simplicity and graphic impact. Hand-knotted from thick, fluffy wool by Berber women from the Boujad region of Morocco, this rug embodies the tactile richness and artisanal irregularities characteristic of this tradition, while moving away from the typically saturated colour patterns of the region thanks to its minimalist, speckled background. Soft fringes finish both ends, a traditional detail that grounds the contemporary design in true artisanal craftsmanship. With its ivory background of fine texture and graphic mustard border, this modern Boujad rug adds a touch of understated elegance and versatility to interiors that prioritise texture and detail over bright colours. Authentic Boujad artisanal craftsmanship Each rug is hand-knotted using traditional Boujad weaving techniques: Berber women shape a dense thickness of wool, row by row, directly on the loom, working freehand rather than from a fixed pattern. It is this manual process that gives the piece its rich, tactile surface and the slight irregularities of the speckled background, true marks of authentic artisanal production. Here, this same weaving tradition gives rise to a more subdued and textured composition than the usual bold, multicoloured pieces from Boujad, while being framed by a striking checkered border.