Beni Ourain Mrirt Berber Rug — Hand-Knotted Cream and Beige Wool in a Fan-Wave Pattern
Hand-knotted by women of the Beni Ourain Mrirt tribe in the Moroccan Middle Atlas Mountains, in plush highland wool with a tonal cream-and-beige fan-wave design.
Provenance and Tribal Heritage
Beni Ourain rugs are hand-knotted by women of the Beni Ourain tribe in the villages of the Moroccan Middle Atlas. The Mrirt variant is the finest expression of this tradition — woven in glossy, premium highland wool. This piece moves away from the classic graphic palette into a quiet, tonal composition: a fan-like wave of fine diagonal lines radiating across the field in cream, beige and warm camel-gold, reading almost like wind-drawn dunes or natural grain.
Each piece is unique. The drawing is not taken from a fixed pattern; it is worked freely by the weaver, so the rhythm of the lines is hers alone.
Presence in the Room
At 300 × 200 cm (6.0 m², approx. 7 × 10 ft) this is a generous large-format piece. Three contexts in which the Mrirt reaches its full effect:
Modern living room: Beneath a sofa group of three to four pieces — the tonal cream-and-beige wave brings warmth and movement without competing with the furniture.
Dining room for six to eight: Under a generous rectangular table, where the radiating line-work reads as a calm, organic pattern from above.
Bedroom anchor: Beneath a king-size bed with generous overhang; the plush pile invites bare feet at the start and end of the day.
Specifications
Design
Beni Ourain Mrirt · tonal fan-wave of diagonal lines
Origin
Hand-knotted in the Moroccan Middle Atlas Mountains
Weave
Hand-knotted with Berber knot, plush pile
Material
100% wool, pile on wool warp and weft
Pile height
approx. 2.5 cm (1 in)
Dimensions
300 × 200 cm (approx. 7 × 10 ft)
Area
6.0 m² (large room format)
Era
Contemporary Mrirt production
Colours
Cream and beige with warm camel-gold lines
Condition
New, freshly washed
Underfloor heating
Suitable
Reference
#16181
Responsible Sourcing
Djoharian is a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs — a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. Visit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →
Djoharian — Five Decades of Oriental Rug Expertise
With roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in fine Persian, antique and designer rugs since 1967. The family knowledge, passed down through generations from the heart of the Oriental rug world, anchors every piece in our collection.
Service and Delivery
Every piece in the Djoharian Collection is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a certificate of authenticity. We offer secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.
Romania & Sweden (2–6 days)Free for rugs over 5 kg
Smaller parcels: Romania 100.00 RON · Sweden 200.00 SEK
International (outside the EU)
United Kingdom (2–6 days)Over 100.00 GBP: Free
Cart up to 100.00 GBP: 20.00 GBP
Switzerland (2–6 days)Over 100.00 CHF: Free
Cart up to 100.00 CHF: 16.50 CHF
Norway (2–6 days)Over 1,200.00 NOK: Free
Cart up to 1,200.00 NOK: 200.00 NOK
United States (approx. 1–3 weeks)Over 100.00 USD: Free
Cart up to 100.00 USD: 15.00 USD
Canada (approx. 1–3 weeks)Over 500.00 CAD: Free
Cart up to 500.00 CAD: 65.00 CAD
Australia (approx. 1–3 weeks)Over 500.00 AUD: Free
Cart up to 500.00 AUD: 150.00 AUD
Other destinations (approx. 1–3 weeks)Rate shown at checkout
incl. Singapore, South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Israel and more — insured courier; free shipping is applied automatically above the applicable order value.
Customs, Duties & Import Taxes
Orders within the European Union are delivered with all taxes included. For all destinations outside the EU, shipments are sent under DAP (Delivered At Place): any import duties, customs fees and local taxes are the responsibility of the recipient and are charged by the carrier or customs authority upon delivery — they are not included in the price.
Cart 0.00–1,500.00 KR: 120.00 KR
USA (1–4 Days)Over 100.00 USD: Free Shipping
Cart 0.00–100.00 USD: 15.00 USD
Canada (1–4 Days)Over 500.00 CAD: Free Shipping
Cart 0.00–500.00 CAD: 65.00 CAD
Saudi Arabia (4–8 Days)Over 2,200.00 SAR: Free Shipping
We ship worldwide. For an individual shipping offer to countries not listed, please contact us.
Customs & Export Information
Purchases above EUR 1,000.00 must be declared to the German Customs office. Please allow two additional business days for processing the Export Declaration Form prior to shipment.
EU Customers: All items are shipped from our gallery in Bavaria, Germany. Sales to customers within the European Union include VAT; no customs duties apply.
Non-EU Customers: Sales to destinations outside the EU do not include German VAT or international customs duties. Any import taxes or duties charged by the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Customs clearance is handled by the shipping company; any applicable fees will be collected upon or before delivery.
Payment Options
We offer the following secure payment methods:
Bank Transfer: Secure SEPA / EU Standard transfer (on request)
All products are shipped from our Gallery in Germany. VAT or local taxes / duties might apply and are not included in the purchasing price. Please contact us for additional information.
Great seller. Great communication. Fast Shipping. great product. Rug looks better in person than in the pics. Thank you!
Clifford
Colorado, USA
★★★★★
Excellent experience with the seller, Karl. He responded to all my questions. In addition to the photos on the website, he sent even more photos and a video of the rug, which is exactly as it appeared. The purchase was simple. Shipping was via UPS and the rug arrived one week later.
Fran
New York, USA
★★★★★
Karl is an excellent seller. I would highly recommend him.
Dave
Virginia, USA
★★★★★
We were unsure which rug to choose, and wanted a rug that was in almost new condition. Karl was very honest about the conditions of the rug, even details/"defects" that we cannto necessarily see on a computer screen, In the end, our Tibetan rug came early which was perfect timing for our new home, and in the good condition just as Karl described. We absolutely love our new rug. Thank you.
Kay
Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong
★★★★★
Judith: I absolutely love my new Turkish rug. From the beginning, the owner of this rug was responsive and reasonable enabling me to feel comfortable with this purchase. Upon receiving it, the rug has exceeded my expectations in every way.