Moroccan Rugs: How To Tell an Authentic Rug from an Imposter

House Beautifull
Whether decorating a compact city apartment or sweeping country estate, Moronccan rugs have become a staple of thoughtful design. Woven by the Berber and Arab tribes, authentic Moroccan rugs are handmade, each one varying in color, weave, pattern, loops and knots.
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13 Amazing Places to Buy Vintage Rugs Online
If you think you have to dedicate tons of time to visiting antique shops and dealers IRL to find the vintage rug of your dreams, guess what—you can find your perfect rug without ever getting up from the sofa. Much like vintage furniture, there's actually a vast selection of vintage rugs online, if you know where to look. These resources, from specialty sites to retailers you already know and love, have you covered at every style and budget, so look no further.
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Rugs I Didn’t Buy So You Should Vol. 9
After many requests, time for another round up of stunning Moroccan rugs that have caught my eye recently! I included everything from small to large rugs to beautiful long runners this time. If you’re hunting for a hand-crafted, investment piece for your home, I hope you spot one you love.
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These Bright Rugs Are An Instant Facelift For Your Home
I first learned of the Berber tribes in the Atlas Mountains while working on my art history degree. I became completely enthralled with the vibrant designs and beautiful handiwork, and immersed myself in the ancient Moroccan history, discovering that each region + tribe has their own signature carpet design and color palette, and that each piece was one-of-a-kind.
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a {giveaway} with coco carpets…(now closed)
My recent bedroom makeover included this beautiful vintage rug from Coco Carpets. It's an authentic Berber Moroccan rug that has a timeless quality with a pop of color that I just love. And because I love you…my loyal readers so much, I want you to have one, too! So today, we've partnered with Coco Carpets to give away one rug of your choice to one lucky reader!
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A few months ago, I stumbled across the company Coco Carpets.
A few months ago, I stumbled across the company Coco Carpets. See, I was on Pinterest late one night (no surprise there) and this a-mazing boucherouite Moroccan rug stopped me in my tracks. Now, if you’ve been watching my Instagram, you’ll know I’ve been pining away for the perfect rug. It’s become a thing. At one point I had 3 rugs I didn’t like in the basement storage room and The Boy said if I brought a new rug home, an old one had to leave the nest. ERMERGERD! Who says this kind of things! What sort of monster are you?
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Magic carpet ride
Specializing in one-of-a-kind handmade vintage rugs, Coco Carpets will have you floored by their colorfully woven offerings like the That’s the Way Love Goes Berber Rug ($500). Made by women of the Boushroiut tribe in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, each carpet expresses the weaver’s own personal creativity. These vibrant floor coverings will definitely weave a new narrative into your favorite living space. cococarpets.com
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Every Room in This Spanish-Style California House Is a Fun Color
I started a PR and marketing company for creatives and luxury lifestyle brands and I bought this house from an interior designer client. We’d often meet at her place to discuss work, and I fell in love with her home. The interior of the home — the molding, trim, and hardwood floors — were classic and charming. In 2019, the client told me she was putting the house on the market and I jumped at the chance to buy it. It wasn’t quite as easy as that, but they ended up accepting my offer in the end. The home is on a cul-de-sac, which I love because I feel hidden from the busy streets.
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