Moroccan Beni Ourain Tribal Rugs
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Everyone loves rugs. They make a bland room colorful without needing considerable investment. They can add warmth to the floor and act as multi-purpose insulation that can be removed at any time. Rugs also help add traction to the floor for clumsy people. If you are looking for excellent rugs, Moroccan Beni Ourain rugs may be one of the better options for you:
What is Beni Ourain tribal rugs?
Beni Ourain tribal rugs are special rugs that come from the collection of tribes that are the Beni Ourain. Beni Ourain itself is a collection of 17 different Berber tribes. The Berbers are known as the first inhabitants of Morocco.
In short, Beni Ourain rugs are rugs from the beautiful tribe that has inhabited Morocco as we know it.
A little history of Beni Ourain
To understand the importance of these special rugs better, we must delve into the history of Beni Ourain. The Berbers are originally Caucasians who came from the middle east around 9 thousand years to Africa. They then travelled from Africa to various parts of the world such as Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Morocco to name a few.
The Beni Ourain are direct descendants of these Berbers and usually inhabit themselves in the Moroccan countryside, ensuring that their culture and tradition remains unchanged.
Key features of buying Beni Ourain tribal rugs
Here are a few benefits that you will receive from buying Moroccan rugs:
Support the Beni Ourain tribes
The Beni Ourian tribes usually make most of their money by selling their rugs. These tribes have their own sheep in the Atlas Mountains. By buying rugs from them, you are ensuring that both the sheep's wool and the women who worked on the rugs are getting their effort's worth.
Get durable rugs
The sheep from the Atlas Mountains are pretty durable and so is their wool. The women who sew these rugs have years of experience and are able to create durable rugs that last years, or even decades at a time.
Amazing bang for the buck
When you buy Authentic Beni Ourain rugs, you are getting the best bang for the buck, no matter how much you think you're paying upfront. Unlike modern rugs that are made through machines and synthetic wool, real Beni Ourain rugs are hand-made from real wool: something that will last you years at a time.
Unique designs
It is said that no two Beni Ourain rugs are exactly the same. This is because the women that design these wools take all sorts of inspiration and hours of hard work on each rug. Many women use talisman symbols from the Ancient Berber language, while others draw inspirations from their life.
Uses of Beni Ourain tribal rugs
Beni Ourain rugs are used in many areas. Here are a few scenarios where they have proven to be effective:
- Minimalistic rugged homes - They cost less and give you more insulation.
- Modern designs - Many of these ancient rug designs surprisingly go along with a modern house.
- Multiple situations - These rugs are usable not only for the floor but can also be placed on smaller walls that are no longer than 12 feet by 18 feet.
And so many more.
Final thoughts:
We hope that this simple article on the Moroccan Beni Ourain tribal rugs has helped you figure out everything you need to know about these special Berber rugs and why you should get them for your house right now.
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