{"product_id":"boucherouite-rug-bahja","title":"Boucherouite Rug – BAHJA | 170 × 115 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dark background, a bright orange border and little bursts of colour everywhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBAHJA might be one of the most cheerful contrasts in our vintage Boucherouite selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgainst a deep, almost chocolate-brown background, dozens of small, colourful diamonds appear in shades of turquoise, orange, purple, pink, yellow, green and cream. Some are bright and clearly defined; others have softened and blended into the surrounding pile over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vibrant orange border brings the whole composition together. Add the wonderfully textured surface and original fringes, and you have a rather distinctive little rug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBAHJA means \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Arabic. A fitting name, don't you think?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOUND AT THE MARRAKECH CRIÉE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBAHJA was selected during our October 2026 sourcing trip to Marrakech, among the vintage textiles presented at the traditional carpet auction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being purchased, it was professionally cleaned locally in Marrakech, preserving its original vintage texture and character, before being packed for transport to Belgium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe particularly liked the contrast between its dark background and the playful, colourful motifs. It's the kind of rug that brings colour into a room without needing to be enormous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHANDMADE FROM RECYCLED TEXTILES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Boucherouite rugs are made using strips and remnants of existing fabrics, often including old clothing and other recycled textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBAHJA features a dense, soft-looking pile with noticeable variations in height and texture. The colourful diamond motifs have a slightly looser appearance than the dark background, creating a lovely sense of depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook closely and you'll see the individual textile fibres, the irregularities in the weaving and the beautifully imperfect edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts exact material composition is unknown, as is often the case with authentic vintage Boucherouite rugs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA LITTLE COLOUR, A LOT OF CHARACTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its relatively compact size, BAHJA would work beautifully beside a bed, in a cosy reading corner or as a small statement rug in a living room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark base makes the brighter colours stand out, while the orange border adds a playful finishing touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA unique vintage find, selected for its colours, texture and wonderfully individual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eName:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BAHJA — Arabic for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite rug\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\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\u003eSourcing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marrakech criée, October 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 150 × 100 cm — exact measurements to be confirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mixed recycled textiles; mostly cotton and wool \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional handmade weaving and knotting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark brown, black, orange, turquoise, purple, pink, yellow, cream and green\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dense, textured pile with variations in height\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage, professionally cleaned in Marrakech\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\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCARE \u0026amp; MAINTENANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently vacuum without a rotating brush, taking care not to pull on loose textile fibres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional rug cleaning is recommended when necessary. Avoid machine washing and prolonged exposure to strong sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA non-slip rug underlay is recommended, particularly on smooth floors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHANDMADE CHARACTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBAHJA is an original handmade vintage Moroccan rug. 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