{"product_id":"beni-ouarain-rug-mira-ca-300-200-cm","title":"BENI OUARAIN Rug – MIRA | ca. 300 × 200 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little colour, a lot of character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCobalt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that's exactly what makes MIRA so special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little story from the Marrakech criée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIRA was one of those rugs we simply couldn't walk away from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this one? Well, it wasn't coming home with us without a bit of a struggle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome rugs are worth fighting for. MIRA was definitely one of them :)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd yes, we managed to bring it home!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA different take on the classic Beni Ouarain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeni Ouarain rugs have their roots in the weaving traditions of the Amazigh communities of Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut Moroccan weaving is wonderfully diverse, and not every rug follows the familiar black-and-white formula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIRA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a fascinating mix of traditional geometry and a much freer, more colourful approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfectly imperfect. Just the way we like it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIRA is not a perfectly symmetrical, evenly finished rug. And we wouldn't want it to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can see the handmade character in every part of this rug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's generous, soft, a little wild and full of personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neutral wool base makes it surprisingly easy to combine with different interiors, while the coloured accents bring in just enough unexpected fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink vintage furniture, contemporary design classics, colourful artwork, stacks of books and a room that has grown naturally over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr simply a beautiful sofa, some good light and MIRA doing the rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colourful Beni Ouarain-style Berber rug\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thick wool pile with colourful textile accents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warm ivory, dark brown, burgundy, cobalt blue, coral pink, red, purple and olive green\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Irregular diamond design with multicoloured motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thick, soft and beautifully uneven\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ca. 300 x 200 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One unique piece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourcing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Personally selected at the Marrakech rug criée, October 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA note on its handmade character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariations 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese details are visible in our photographs and are part of what makes this piece unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVacuum 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little unconventional, a lot of colour and absolutely worth the hunt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUK in the CITY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56596858929494,"sku":"8008","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/3977\/9577\/files\/Marokkaans_Berberkleed_met_kleurrijke_ruitmotieven.png?v=1794499441","url":"https:\/\/www.soukinthecity.be\/products\/beni-ouarain-rug-mira-ca-300-200-cm","provider":"SOUK in the CITY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}