Northern Atlas — Zemmour Rugs

From the fertile plateaus north of the Middle Atlas, Zemmour rugs embody a striking balance of precision and vibrancy. Known for their crisp kilim structure and intricate brocading, these pieces feature dense geometric fields—diamonds, stepped lattices, talismanic guard bands—rendered in naturally dyed wools that echo centuries of Amazigh symbolism.

Expect firm handle, reversible construction, and palettes that range from deep madder reds to indigo blues and mineral neutrals—editorial flat-weaves that perform equally on floors or walls.

Key Attributes

• Weave: Handwoven flat-weave (kilim) with dense brocaded motifs; reversible and extremely durable.
• Origin: Northern Atlas and Rabat plateau (Zemmour tribal region), Morocco.
• Materials: Hand-spun sheep’s wool wefts on wool or cotton warps; vegetable and cochineal dyes for enduring color.
• Design Vocabulary: Diamond lattices, protective lozenges, stepped medallions, zigzag guard bands, and intricate border systems.
• Palette: Madder red, deep indigo, walnut brown, ivory, and saffron highlights with natural abrash from artisanal dyeing.
• Applications: Ideal as floor coverings in high-traffic zones, wall hangings, bed throws, or layered over larger neutrals for editorial depth.

Care: Vacuum on low with brush off; rotate periodically. Spot clean with wool-safe solution; professional flat-weave wash recommended to preserve structure and dye integrity.

One-of-a-kind: Variations in weave tension, abrash, and selvedge finishing are intrinsic to Zemmour craftsmanship and enhance each rug’s value.