Provenance and Zarah Collection

The Zarah collection is a Djoharian Design creation — sister line to our Sabah, woven by the same experienced women in the region of Khenifra in Morocco. Where Sabah stays in calm minimalist tones, Zarah turns up the graphic intent: an abstract leopard / cheetah pattern that reads as both archaic and contemporary. The leopard is an old figurative motif in textile art, here translated into the disciplined Beni Ourain construction.

This piece was hand-knotted in the Khenifra region of Morocco from 100 % imported merino wool on a wool foundation, with a deep pile of 18 to 22 mm. The pile is built from merino rather than the traditional hand-spun Berber wool, which gives Zarah pieces a more uniform surface underfoot.

Colour and Composition

An interplay of cool ivory-cream and grey, rendered in soft leopard markings that animate the surface without overwhelming a room. The ground is a clean, cool ivory rather than a warm beige, and the spotted motif is drawn in the abstract idiom of Berber tradition — not photorealistic but evocative. The muted palette lets the rug work as a graphic focal point rather than a literal animal-print statement.

Presence in the Room

At 153 × 200 cm (5 × 7 ft), 3.1 m² this is a generous small-to-medium format that sits at the upper edge of the small range. Three contexts in which the Zarah comes into its own:

• Living room focal point: anchoring a single armchair or a quiet conversation grouping, the leopard pattern adds graphic intent to a contemporary scheme.
• Foot of the bed: the merino pile and the abstract pattern give a personal space tactile and visual depth.
• Under a writing desk or reading chair: the muted leopard reads as an accent in a study or library, particularly beside warm wood and leather.

Specifications

Label STEP — Responsible Sourcing

Djoharian is a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs — fair wages for the weavers and no child labour. Visit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →

Djoharian — Specialists in Hand-Knotted Rugs

Founded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade. Every piece is inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main before dispatch. For expert washing and repair we offer our own professional rug cleaning service. Secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.