Why Moroccan Rugs Are the Perfect Choice

I was never a fan of rugs in general, but it seems as though every interior design photo I’m pinning or saving has one thing in common: a Moroccan rug.

The Moroccan rug designs of which I speak are from the Beni Ourain people, who comprise 17 Berber tribes from the Atlas Mountains. These rugs have distinctive designs, which range from ordered geometric shapes to more free-form, expressive patterns. They almost always are in a neutral palette (usually they have an ivory background with brown or black geometric lines), and they have a shaggy pile.

These beautiful, monochromatic tribal rugs give more traditional rooms a much-needed shot of modernity, and add a homely, warm feel to any space.

& of course, here’s some pinterest-worthy photos to start swooning over…