A little colour, a lot of character.

Meet MIRA. A wonderfully thick, beautifully irregular Moroccan Berber rug with a warm ivory wool base, dark geometric lines and the most unexpected little bursts of colour.

Cobalt blue, coral pink, deep red, purple and touches of olive green appear throughout the design. Sometimes neatly tucked inside the diamonds, sometimes a little more randomly placed.

And that's exactly what makes MIRA so special.

A little story from the Marrakech criée

MIRA was one of those rugs we simply couldn't walk away from.

We spotted this exceptional piece at the criée, the local rug auction in Marrakech, where carpets are presented, inspected and negotiated over by traders and buyers.

And this one? Well, it wasn't coming home with us without a bit of a struggle.

There was quite some bargaining involved, and we really had to stand our ground to get it. But Joëlle had fallen for those colours, that wonderfully thick texture and the slightly imperfect design.

Some rugs are worth fighting for. MIRA was definitely one of them :)
And yes, we managed to bring it home!

A different take on the classic Beni Ouarain

Beni Ouarain rugs have their roots in the weaving traditions of the Amazigh communities of Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains.

Traditionally woven in thick, natural wool, they are best known for their creamy ivory backgrounds and simple dark geometric patterns, often featuring the characteristic diamond shapes.

But Moroccan weaving is wonderfully diverse, and not every rug follows the familiar black-and-white formula.

MIRA combines that recognisable Beni Ouarain look with something much more playful: expressive, multicoloured motifs worked into the wool, creating little accents of texture and colour throughout the design.

The result is a fascinating mix of traditional geometry and a much freer, more colourful approach.

Perfectly imperfect. Just the way we like it.

MIRA is not a perfectly symmetrical, evenly finished rug. And we wouldn't want it to be.

The diamond lines wander slightly, the motifs vary in shape and size, and the wool pile is beautifully uneven in places. Some of the colourful details stand out more than others, creating a wonderfully tactile surface.

You can see the handmade character in every part of this rug.

It's generous, soft, a little wild and full of personality.

The neutral wool base makes it surprisingly easy to combine with different interiors, while the coloured accents bring in just enough unexpected fun.

Think vintage furniture, contemporary design classics, colourful artwork, stacks of books and a room that has grown naturally over time.

Or simply a beautiful sofa, some good light and MIRA doing the rest.

DETAILS

• Origin: Morocco
• Style: Colourful Beni Ouarain-style Berber rug
• Material: Thick wool pile with colourful textile accents
• Colours: Warm ivory, dark brown, burgundy, cobalt blue, coral pink, red, purple and olive green
• Pattern: Irregular diamond design with multicoloured motifs
• Texture: Thick, soft and beautifully uneven
• Dimensions: ca. 300 x 200 cm
• Quantity: One unique piece
• Sourcing: Personally selected at the Marrakech rug criée, October 2026

A note on its handmade character

Variations in shape, colour, pile height and pattern are part of MIRA's appearance. The edges and fringes are naturally irregular, and the wool has a wonderfully organic texture.

These details are visible in our photographs and are part of what makes this piece unique.

Care

Vacuum gently without a rotating brush, rotate occasionally for even wear and avoid prolonged exposure to strong direct sunlight. For deeper cleaning, we recommend a specialist in handmade Moroccan wool rugs.

A little unconventional, a lot of colour and absolutely worth the hunt.