Moroccan Kilim Rugs - The Art of Flat Weaving

Welcome to our exclusive collection of Moroccan kilim rugs, where ancestral tradition meets contemporary elegance. Each piece you discover here represents the excellence of Berber flat weaving, a skill passed down from generation to generation.

Kilim, a thousand-year-old textile art

Unlike traditional knotted rugs, kilims are flat-woven rugs, without pile or knots. This ancestral technique, practiced for millennia throughout the Mediterranean basin and particularly in Morocco, allows for the creation of remarkably precise geometric patterns.

The word "kilim" itself is said to come from the Persian "gelim," meaning "to spread roughly," in reference to their flat structure. In Morocco, Berber artisans developed their own distinctive style of kilim, recognizable by its bold geometric patterns and earthy colors.

Distinctive Features of Moroccan Kilims

Our Moroccan Kilim rugs are distinguished by several characteristics that make them exceptional pieces:

• Reversible Flat Weave : Unlike knotted rugs, Kilims can be used on both sides
• Lightness and flexibility : Their flat structure makes them lighter and easier to handle than traditional mats
• Precise geometric patterns : Diamonds, triangles, zigzag lines and other geometric shapes intertwine in harmonious compositions
• Natural Color Palette : Earthy hues obtained from local plants and minerals - ochres, reds, browns, indigos
• Exceptional durability : The flat weaving technique creates rugs that are particularly hard-wearing

Authenticity and craftsmanship

At Berb.fr, we work directly with artisan cooperatives in different regions of Morocco to offer you kilims of impeccable authenticity. Each rug in our collection:

• Is entirely hand-woven on traditional looms
• Uses premium natural materials - wool, cotton, silk or plant fibers