Diamond Cascade Beni Ourain Rug

A Beni Ourain rug is a hand-knotted wool rug made by Berber women of the Beni Ourain confederation in Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains - the same weaving tradition that Le Corbusier, Charles Eames and Alvar Aalto made famous in mid-century interiors. This piece is a contemporary Beni Ourain: the classic thick, plush ivory wool pile, brought to life with hand-dyed colorful Berber motifs. See this rug's photos for its exact colors and pattern.

Each rug is knotted by a single weaver from 100% natural sheep wool, and the motifs are her personal signature - no pattern is ever repeated, so every rug we ship is genuinely one-of-a-kind. It arrives with a heritage card bearing the weaver's name and region.

Product Details

• Material: 100% natural sheep wool (undyed cream base, plant-dyed motifs)
• Origin: Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco
• Technique: Hand-knotted on a traditional vertical loom
• Pile height: 2 to 3 cm (thick, plush pile)
• Knot density: Approximately 120,000 knots per m²
• Warp threads: Cotton
• Palette: Colorful hand-dyed Berber motifs on ivory wool - see this rug's photos for its exact colors
• Available sizes: 120×180 cm, 150×240 cm, 200×300 cm, 250×350 cm, 300×400 cm - custom sizes on request
• Fringe: Your choice - fringe on both sides, one side, or no fringe
• Made to order: handwoven for you in up to 6 weeks
• Signed: Ships with weaver's name and region

Where a Beni Ourain Works Best

• Living rooms - a warm, plush anchor under a linen or bouclé sofa
• Master bedrooms - softens hardwood floors and adds sound absorption
• Kids' rooms and playrooms - the colorful motifs and soft pile are made for it
• Mid-century modern spaces - the original pairing since the 1930s

Design Heritage

Beni Ourain rugs entered European design consciousness in the 1920s when French modernist architects brought them home from Morocco. Le Corbusier placed one in his Paris apartment; the Eames Office photographed them in California interiors. Contemporary Beni Ourains like this one keep the plush pile and honest wool of the originals while adding the color and personality of today's Atlas weavers.

Care Instructions

• Vacuum weekly without a beater bar (suction only)
• Rotate 180 degrees every 6 months for even wear
• Spot-clean spills immediately with cold water and mild wool-safe soap
• Professional wool cleaning every 2 to 3 years
• Never machine-wash, steam-clean, or use bleach

Shipping & Returns

Each rug is woven to order by our artisans (up to 6 weeks total from order to delivery), then ships from our Oued Zem workshop via DHL Express with full tracking. Free shipping to the USA, UK & Europe - no minimum. Flat rates elsewhere, always shown at checkout. 30-day returns with prepaid return shipping.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long until I receive my rug?
Every rug is made to order. Weaving takes 2 to 5 weeks depending on size, plus 3 to 7 business days DHL Express delivery - plan for up to 6 weeks total. We keep you updated at every step.

Can I request a custom size?
Yes - that's the beauty of made-to-order. Message us on WhatsApp with your dimensions and we'll weave it exactly to your space, on the same up-to-6-week timeline.

Will the colors match the photos?
Yes - the photos show this exact design. Because every rug is hand-knotted and hand-dyed, tiny variations in tone are natural and are part of what makes each piece unique.

Will this rug shed?
Lightly for the first 4 to 6 weeks. This is normal for handwoven wool and decreases significantly with regular vacuuming.

Are the dyes safe for children and pets?
Yes. The motifs are dyed with natural plant-based pigments - no synthetic chemicals, no toxic treatments.