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by Abdelilah Lendani November 14, 2022 4 min read

From the jewel-toned Chindi carpets of India to the most beautiful and elegant rugs from Persia, diverse cultures have used their own resources and imagination to create unique rug designs for hundreds of years. However, one country with a particularly rich rug-making history is Morocco, and it was this tradition that inspired us to create a Berber-style rug. The Berber carpet, also known as Berber rugs, is a symbol of the Amazigh culture. Handmade in Morocco by women, the carpets' designs and their symbolic connotations are ingrained in the society.

The history of Boucharouite rug:

Due to socioeconomic developments, the fashion was just recently formed. The nomadic way of life in Morocco has significantly declined since the middle of the 20th century, and sheepherding no longer produces nearly as much wool. However, during the same time, the worldwide market has become more aware of Berber culture, and demand for Berber carpets has increased significantly.

At this time, a new kind of rug has gained popularity. Berber women have begun to create a variety of useful domestic carpets utilizing a larger range of non-wool materials and new non-traditional patterns to create one of the most trending pieces of art that you can find currently in the majority of Moroccan houses.

This new kind of Moroccan rug began to gain popularity as the colorful, chaotic, crazy, and magnificent Boucharouite. They typically have more artistic freedom. Despite their perception as an artistic medium and a means of expression, symmetrical and visual designs are uncommon. The elegant boucharouite rug is created from discarded cotton, nylon, and other fabrics. People who favor a more eco-friendly or bohemian aesthetic will find this type of rug particularly appealing. Moroccan women use nylon, sheets of plastic cut from a grain-transport bags or packing materials, cotton, and even Lurex, as well as rag strips and yarns made from recycled clothing to weave this type. Asymmetrical patterning and free-form designs, like lozenge, small square, and chevron shapes, which are inspired by tribal symbols and motifs used in wool carpets, can be found in the rugs.

 If you ever visit Morocco, you'll probably notice lots of people wearing this rug to cover their saddles. During the winter, the carpets are also utilized as protection from the cold. In order to shield people's feet from the chilly winters in the highlands, they provide comfort and warmth. These rugs are also excellent for use in nurseries and rooms for young children. It can be used as a wall hanging or carpet. It is a cotton-based and simple to clean. It can be put through a delicate cycle in the washing machine, and thereafter it can be air dried. When washed, the colors won't fade or shrink. Boucharouites are easier to clean than other Berber rugs.  You can always throw them in the washing machine when they get dirty because the majority of them are made of cotton. Even so, you can rest easy knowing that the colors won't run and the rug won't shrink by washing on delicate and air drying.

When you own one of these rugs, you must be certain that it is a totally unique item. It unquestionably improves the interior design.  Because they are made from recycled materials, these works of art are durable, sustainable and enhance your home design.

The origins of the Boucherouite carpet are the subject of numerous legends:

The Arabic word "pieces of rag" (Boucharwit) is another name for the Boucherouite carpet. It originates from the rural Berber tribes of Morocco. Known for being the only carpet that even the poorest households could afford, it is made up of fabric scraps and has a wool foundation. Used clothing or surplus fabrics from the clothing business were given a second chance thanks to this. Nomadic herding had been replaced by sedentary agriculture and other developing jobs as Morocco's rural areas underwent economic, social, and cultural transformations. Some areas experienced a progressive decrease in the availability and difficulty of the animals' wool.

The Boucharouite carpet is an authentic work of art:

Like a piece of art, every carpet is different.  These one-of-a-kind and priceless carpets are characterized by authenticity and aestheticism due to their creativity and customization. A Boucharouite carpet will add poetry and individuality to your interior design. Interior designers advise using them to add warmth and comfort with their distinctive visual beauty or to enliven living rooms that lack a little artistic flair. These rugs frequently have more spontaneous designs that reflect the  flows of the weavers' moods. With Boucharouites, the rigidly geometric and symmetrical patterns that you see in other Middle Atlas weavings give way to a more colorful and abstract style. As a result, each Boucharouite is a one-of-a-kind representation of the weaver.

These rugs have become more popular recently thanks to their vintage appearance. People adore the warmth and creativity they transmit, and they have even come to be considered a mainstay of today's design landscape. With cotton and other non-wool materials. We are returning to natural and noble materials, and we value having a genuine and stylish product in our homes.

You know where to look if you're seeking for something novel and intriguing for your house. Your Boucharouite rug will have a spot in your house, possibly on the wall or even the floor, much like a piece of art that is on show. Enhance your home with the Nomad33 Boucharouite rug. It delivers a colorful outcome and has a bohemian aesthetic, making it a work of art in and of itself.



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