WHAT IS  A TUAREG TUAREG MAT? 

The Tuareg Mat is the least known of the Berber tribal carpets. This type of rug is the least known of the Berber Rugs. You’ll find plenty along the carpet route.

And this route crosses the Atlas Mountains and begins at a golden place - The Sahara. A place where the nomadic, happy, and proficient camel operator lives. One of the first traders of these Berber Carpets.

It’s not known to many that the Saharan Berber Tribes are also great rug producers.

WHY IS IT CALLED A 'TUAREG MAT'?

Much like the tribes of Beni Ouarain, Beni M’rirt, Boujad and all other tribes in between, these Tuareg Mats also bear the name of their place or tribe of origin.

And in this case, these ones have adopted their rightful name from a large ethnic confederation that inhabits the Sahara. It extends from the extreme south.

The Tuareg people are found south of Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali. And what's heartwarming about them, is that they consider the frontiers are merely a ‘made up’ construct to the people of the Sahara - virtually irrelevant!

HOW ARE THE TUAREG MATS WOVEN?

The African Tuareg Mats are handmade using reed and leather. At least, that's the case for the vast majority of Tuareg Mats. After weaving them, the Mats are then decorated with intricate goat and camel leather bands and fabrics.

These Tuareg Mats are Durable. They provide resilience thanks to their incredibly durable staple for harsh climates. Made to last for generations, these Mats offer you the desert’s comfort - along with its ruggedness.

Nomad33, faithful to its vast Berber heritage, offers a wide selection of Berber rugs from both the Atlas and the Sahara. Elegant, enhancing and offering artisans from different cultures to practice, share and scale their ancestral techniques and culture.