Collection: Western Middle Atlas – Boujaad Rugs

Western Middle Atlas — Boujaad Rugs

From the western shoulder of the Middle Atlas, Boujaad rugs translate Amazigh symbolism into lush hand-knotted pile: open lozenges, stepped lattices, guard bands, and talismanic emblems that speak to lineage, protection, and prosperity. Their graphic language is grounded in ancestral technique yet calibrated for contemporary interiors.

Expect supple handle, nuanced abrash, and a spectrum from earthy neutrals to the celebrated Boujaad reds and pomegranate tones—editorial pieces that anchor living rooms, bedrooms, and galleries with soulful tactility.

Hand-knotted in and around Boujaad (Bijaad) by tribal confederations of the Western Middle Atlas. Wool pile is typically tied over cotton or wool warps, then finished with relaxed selvages and tassels that reveal the maker’s cadence.

Key Attributes

Weave: Hand-knotted pile; medium to low pile height with soft, pliant handle.
Origin: Western Middle Atlas (Boujaad & surroundings), Morocco.
Materials: Predominantly wool pile; cotton or wool foundation depending on workshop and era.
Design Vocabulary: Open lozenge fields, stepped lattices, zigzags, protective bands, and emblematic central medallions; selective micro-motifs.
Palette: Terracotta, pomegranate, saffron, ink, and mineral neutrals; organic abrash from artisanal dyeing.
Applications: Statement floor rugs for salons and bedrooms; gallery-grade wall hanging where scale and narrative are desired.