Berber rugs have been hand woven by the women of the Beni Ouarain tribe for more than 1,000 years. Vintage examples of this enduring style classic can bust the bank balance, but there are options out there to suit every budget, as well as every size and style of home. Here’s a selection of our favourites from high-street re-interpretations to the real thing.
1. ‘SOUK’, WEST ELM
This simple best-selling ‘Souk’ wool rug from West Elm is an understated reworking of the original Berber style- choose from three sizes or a runner. From £199, westelm.co.uk
2. ‘RUFFLE’ BY LINIE DESIGN, HEAL’S
Danish in design and hand-knotted in India using New Zealand wool, the ‘Ruffle’ rug’s overlapped diamond pattern is a contemporary spin on a classic. From £599, heals.com
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3. ‘BENI QUARAIN’, MAROC TRIBAL
Maroc Tribal specialise in vintage rugs dating from the mid-century, and also offer a vast collection of brightly coloured examples. This hand-woven piece in butter cream with ash brown markings is from the 1990s. £1,200, maroctribal.com
4. ‘VINTAGE BENI QUARAIN‘, ALTAI
An original Beni Ouarain wool rug made in the Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco from the early 20th century. Price on application, altai.it
5. ‘ATLAS BERBER’, THE RUG COMPANY
Delicate highlights of colour on this traditional Berber rug add an extra layer of interest. £1,635, therugcompany.com
6. ‘ASHWIN’, LA REDOUTE
The large-scale diamond design will make an impact in any living room. La Redoute offers a wealth of affordable rugs in the Berber style. £775, laredoute.co.uk
7. ‘VINTAGE BENI QUARAIN’, LARUSI
Explore Larusi’s website for a wonderful selection of original Berber rugs. This original Beni rug has branch motifs alongside the classic lozenges pattern. £4,560, larusi.com
8. ‘SAFFRON SHAGGY’, LAYERED
This reinterpretation of the classic Moroccan rug is designed in Sweden and available in a pink, blue and classic black and white colourway. From £940, layeredinterior.com
9. ‘ADALIZ’, GRAHAM AND GREEN
Hand-knotted from New Zealand wool with ivory plaited tassels, this deep pile example would be perfect in a bedroom with bare feet. £475, grahamandgreen.co.uk
10. ‘ELEISE', HABITAT
A fresh interpretation on the classic style with highlights of pink flecks. £395, habitat.co.uk
11. ‘MARSTRUP’, IKEA
A practical option, as this rug is constructed from synthetic fibres – ideal for a high traffic area. £149, ikea.co.uk
12. ‘NOMAD’, NORDIC KNOTS
This rug is the result of a collaboration with the tattoo artist Erik Lööf of the Stockholm Classic Tattoo Studio. From £830, nordicknots.com
13. ‘BEREBER’, LORENA CANALS
Made from recycled cotton and with natural dyes, this example can also be put in the washing machine. From £309, lorenacanals.com
14. ‘KUMO’, TUFENKIAN
The hand-tufted wool and mohair ‘Kumo’ rug is made to order in India. Price on application, tufenkian.com
15. ‘BERBER’, LOAF
For a light grey pattern alternative, try this deep pile option. £375, loaf.com
16. ‘HANDWOVEN BERBER’, ROSE & GREY
An extremely fluffy interpretation of the classic which would be ideally suited to a bedroom. £335, roseandgrey.co.uk
17. ‘VINTAGE BERBER CARPET’, EMILY’S HOUSE
This large vintage rug has a hand looped pile and features a sweet geometric pattern with colourful dots, £1,750, emilyshouselondon.com
18. ‘INES’ RUG, SOHO HOME
Inspired by rugs found at the Little Beach House Barcelona and Soho House Berlin, this characterful example features plaited tassels on each corner. £1,799, sohohome.com
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