Beni Mrirt Checkerboard — Slate & Sand Grid

Luminous Beni Mrirt pile rug from the Middle Atlas (Khénifra Province), rendered as a modernist checkerboard in soft sand and slate. The composition distills Amazigh geometry to pure rhythm—quiet, architectural, and effortlessly liveable.

Weave & Touch

Luxuriant hand-knotted wool pile with a dense, velvety hand and subtle sheen—hallmark traits of Beni Mrirt workshops. Sheared for a plush underfoot feel while maintaining crisp square edges and clean color blocks.

Provenance & Specs

• Lineage / Region: Beni Mrirt, Middle Atlas (Khénifra), Morocco
• Epoch: Contemporary (heritage revival)
• Dimensions: 290 × 250 cm (approx. 9'6" × 8'2")
• Construction: Hand-knotted high-density pile
• Materials: 100% Middle-Atlas wool pile; cotton foundation typical for strength
• Palette: Sand (ivory-beige) and slate grey checkerboard with natural fringe
• Profile: Medium/high pile ~25–30 mm
• Finish: Twisted fringed ends; reinforced selvedges
• Condition: New; artisanal irregularities inherent to handcraft
• ADA-ID: ADA-BMR-290x250-checker-slate-sand-01

Styling & Care

• Editorial foundation for living rooms and bedrooms; pairs elegantly with limewash walls and oak floors.
• Use a quality rug pad. Vacuum with suction only; rotate seasonally; blot spills promptly; professional clean as needed.

A museum-grade Mrirt: plush Atlas wool, restrained geometry, timeless tonal calm.