Nocturne Tuft Columns — Beni Ourain Handira
Nocturne Tuft Columns — Beni Ourain Handira
Nocturne Tuft Columns — Beni Ourain Handira (140 × 240 cm)
A luminous Beni Ourain Handira (wedding blanket) in cream, structured by vertical tufted columns. High-contrast ebony knots and scattered sequins animate the surface—an auspicious textile historically worn by the bride to invoke protection, blessing, and joyful abundance.
Weave & Touch
Hand-woven flatweave with ribbed ground; hand-applied sequins (mouzouna) and plush tuft accents. Supple drape with gentle, tactile shimmer.
Provenance & Specs
- Lineage / Region: Beni Ourain, Middle Atlas, Morocco
- Epoch: [ASSUMED: Contemporary]
- Dimensions: 140 × 240 cm (approx. 4'7" × 7'10")
- Construction: Hand-woven flatweave with tuft columns & applied sequins
- Materials: Wool; minor cotton details [ASSUMED]
- Palette: Cream/ivory ground with ebony tufts; silver sequins
- Profile: Flatweave; soft, drapable handle
- Condition: New/unused with artisanal variation [ASSUMED]
- ADA-ID: ADA-BOR-HND-140x240-nocturne-columns-01
Styling & Care
- Beautiful as a bed throw, sofa drape, or wall hanging; serene in neutral, textural interiors.
- Shake out gently; avoid beater-bar vacuums. Spot clean with care; professional dry clean recommended to protect sequins.
Ritual textile — protective shimmer, ancestral grace, gallery-ready presence.
✧ 100% natural wool | Handmade in the Middle Atlas | One of a kind
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✧ Handwoven Sample — Customizable
This rug is an original sample from our weaving workshop. Every stitch is handcrafted using undyed or plant-dyed wool sourced from the Atlas. The motifs, symbols, and size can all be reimagined to reflect your own vision.
