10 decorating ideas for Berber rugs

wp:heading {"level":3} We've been seeing it everywhere for a few years now, loving it to bits for its ethnic, traditional and ultra-trendy feel, to the point...

Design MarketAugust 2020

wp:heading {"level":3} We've been seeing it everywhere for a few years now, and we're crazy about it for its ethnic, traditional and ultra-trendy feel, to the point where we almost want one for every room in the house: the Berber rug! We've been seeing it everywhere for a few years now, and we're crazy about it for its ethnic, traditional and ultra-trendy feel, to the point where we'd almost want one for every room in the house: the Berber rug! /wp:heading wp:paragraph This rug, inspired by traditional oriental designs and originating in the Berber regions of North Africa, is a piece that has been found in the trendiest interiors for several seasons now. Where does this popular ethnic rug come from? And above all, how can you adopt it in your decor without risking a faux-pas? Where does this popular ethnic rug come from? And above all, how can you incorporate it into your decor without risking a faux-pas? We'll tell you all about it! /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph You can recognise a Berber carpet by its motifs, which symbolise the religion, beliefs and imagination of Berber culture. While the weaving techniques have been passed down from mother to daughter over the centuries, the designs have evolved to meet more contemporary standards. In the purest Berber tradition, carpets are used for domestic purposes and as wall hangings to protect against the cold. They are generally handmade from wool fibres, as they are designed to last a long time. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Today, Berber rugs have since taken on a more aesthetic and decorative function in our modern and contemporary interiors. There are several types of Berber carpet, but the Beni Ouarain with its black and white geometric patterns and the Azilal with its bright colours and short wool are the most fashionable. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Coloured or with a pretty neutrality, uncluttered or on the contrary gaudy, on its own or layered, in the living room or in the bedroom... The Berber rug can be combined with our interiors in hippie chic ethnic influence mode. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph In the living room, in the bedroom or even in the hallway, the Berber rug is definitely no longer out of place in interior design. We love it for its geometric patterns and softness. Adopting a Berber rug also means coming back to a tradition, a rug that tells us a story from far away. Last but not least, a Berber rug is a timeless piece of decoration that can be adapted to any style, adding character and elegance. Discover 10 ways to adopt a Berber rug at home! /wp:paragraph wp:spacer /wp:spacer wp:image {"align": "center", "id":11697} © Beldy © Beldy /wp:image wp:spacer /wp:spacer wp:image {"align": "center", "id":11698} © Billie Blanket, ELLE © Billie Blanket, ELLE /wp:image wp:spacer /wp:spacer wp:image {"align": "center", "id":11699} © Decouvrir Design © Decouvrir Design /wp:image wp:spacer /wp:spacer wp:image {"align": "center", "id":11700} © Homelisty © Homelisty /wp:image wp:spacer /wp:spacer wp:image {"align": "center", "id":11701} © Homelisty © Homelisty /wp:image wp:spacer /wp:spacer wp:image {"align": "center", "id":11702} © HonestlyWTF © HonestlyWTF /wp:image wp:spacer /wp:spacer wp:image {"align": "center", "id":11703} © Keltainen talo rannalla © Keltainen talo rannalla /wp:image wp:spacer /wp:spacer wp:image {"align": "center", "id":11704} © Planete deco © Planete deco /wp:image wp:spacer /wp:spacer wp:image {"align": "center", "id":11705} © THEM © THEM /wp:image wp:spacer /wp:spacer wp:image {"align": "center", "id":11706} © unesourisdansmondressing / Tapis © editoparis © unesourisdansmondressing / Tapis © editoparis /wp:image wp:spacer /wp:spacer wp:heading {"level":4} Seduced by the Berber carpet? Find all our rugs on our online shop: www.design-market.fr www.design-market.fr /wp:heading wp:spacer /wp:spacer

10 decorating ideas for Berber rugs

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