Vintage Moroccan Amazigh Half-Relief Beni Ouarain Rug

A calm and minimalist vintage Amazigh Beni Ourain rug, featuring a symmetrical small-scale lozenge grid in a half-relief motif.

The term half-relief refers to the weaving technique that creates a subtle, almost “hidden” pattern beneath the high ivory pile. The dark wool is woven in a shorter pile compared to the ivory, producing a delicate, barely-there design on the high-pile surface, while the pattern is more distinctly visible on the reverse side.

The lustrous, lofty medium-sized pile in ivory and charcoal is crafted from handspun Moroccan wool sourced from local sheep. The rug is finished with a single red line woven just above the tassel ends at the bottom and another red line at the top before the kilim weave section, adding a subtle, elegant accent.

With acknowledgement and gratitude for the woman weaver who conceptualised and crafted this unique item. Please take the time to discover more about the Amazigh ('Berber') weaving tradition here. 

Please be advised that all items in our Vintage Collection are second-hand pieces, which means that they may have had significant previous use. Marks, stains, bumps, dents and wear that are cosmetic are part of the nature of vintage pieces and are therefore not recognised as defects. Only items where the function of the piece is impacted will be considered damaged. All cosmetic marks and signs of wear are part of the natural character of vintage pieces. If you are not comfortable with used or worn pieces, our standard collection may be more appealing.

Due to their large size, the vintage Moroccan carpets only ship to the UK as standard. For international orders, please contact hello@elleihome.com for a shipping quote.