Morroccan Rugs by Colour

Shop Moroccan Rugs by Colour

Handmade, authentic Moroccan rugs often heavily feature the natural, cream colour of the wool, but other colours also play a large role in the unique designs and in the growing popularity of these rugs around the world. Weavers incorporate colour in their design similar to the way they use Berber symbols, to tell their story and reflect life experiences, religious beliefs and their appreciation of the surrounding natural scenes. Blue for example symbolises protection from evil, red is for strength, pink is for fertility, green is for peace and yellow for eternity, like the sun.  The Moroccan rug colour is often a deciding factor when people are trying to choose the perfect rug for their space. Therefore, we have grouped the rugs into two main colour categories: Neutral and Colourful. Within each category you will also find more collections of specific colours. Happy shopping! 

If you have questions, need help picking the right rug for your space, or you find a rug you need in a different colour just email us at [email protected] and we can work with you to find one that fits your needs or have one custom made for you. Happy shopping!

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  • Colourful Moroccan Rug - Azilal Style Rug - Macarons

    Azilal Rug – Macarons

    CAD $1,099.00
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  • Beni Ourain – Trellis

    CAD $489.00CAD $2,569.00
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  • Woman holding a Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug created in collaboration with White Otter Design Co. It features a cream base with green and blue petals, and red dots.

    White Otter Design Co. Seeds

    CAD $519.00CAD $3,269.00
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  • Beige Braided Pouf with a plant and wood ladder in the background.

    Braided Pouf – Beige

    CAD $479.00
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  • Full shot of a hand-knotted Beni Ourain style rug created with White Otter Design Co. It features a cream base with a large floral design in green, red, pink and yellow.

    White Otter Design Co. Bloom

    CAD $519.00CAD $3,269.00
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  • Zanafi Reversible Kilim – Nichan

    CAD $699.00 CAD $489.30
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  • Heather grey Braided Pouf with a plant and a wooden ladder in the background

    Braided Pouf – Grey

    CAD $399.00
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  • Full of a hand-knotted Beni Ourain style rug created with White Otter Design Co. It features a cream base with a large floral design in green, red, pink and yellow.

    White Otter Design Co. Bouquet

    CAD $519.00CAD $3,269.00
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  • Ivory Braided Pouf with a plant and a wooden ladder in the background

    Braided Pouf – Ivory

    CAD $399.00
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  • Handmade Moroccan rug Tapis de Boules in beige held by a woman with a plant and a wood ladder in frame on either side.

    Tapis de Boules – Beige

    CAD $399.00
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  • Moroccan floor pouf handmade from a vintage flat weaved kilim. It features a dark red background with simple black geometric Berber designs. Pictured on a marble floor with a plant and wooden ladder in the background.

    Vintage Pouf – Rouge

    CAD $279.00
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  • Women holding a Tapis de Boules Ivory Wave rug with a plant and a wooden ladder on either side.

    Tapis de Boules – Ivory Wave

    CAD $399.00
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    Zanafi Reversible Kilim – Dame

    CAD $1,199.00 CAD $839.30
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  • Plush Moroccan rug featuring a flat weaving technique using grey wool felt.

    Flat Rug – Grey

    CAD $399.00
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    Zanafi Kilim – Rainbows

    CAD $349.00 CAD $279.20
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    Azilal Rug – Wonderland

    CAD $1,499.00
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  • Sold! Woman holding a Moroccan rug, Azilal Runner - Tropical. A hand-knotted, runner rug with a unique, colourful design.

    Azilal Runner – Tropical

    CAD $699.00
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  • Moroccan Floor Pouf handmade from a vintage rug. It features geometric Berber designs pastel shades of pink, purple and beige. Pictured on a marble floor with a wooden ladder and palm plant in the shot.

    Vintage Pouf – Lavender

    CAD $279.00
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  • Moroccan floor pouf handmade from a vintage flat weaved kilim. It features a light red background with multicoloured simple geometric Berber designs. Pictured on a marble floor with a plant and wooden ladder in the background.

    Vintage Pouf – Watermelon

    CAD $279.00
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  • Vintage Rug – Bollywood

    CAD $1,999.00
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  • Multicoloured Moroccan Floor Pouf handmade from a vintage rug. It features geometric Berber designs in shades of pink and brown. Pictured on a marble floor with a palm plant and wooden ladder.

    Vintage Pouf – Chabi

    CAD $279.00
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  • Moroccan floor pouf handmade from a vintage medium pile rug. It features a modern checkered design in off-white and pastel teal. Pictured on a marble floor with a wooden ladder and palm plant in the background.

    Vintage Pouf – Checkered Teal

    CAD $279.00
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  • Zanafi Reversible Kilim – Gris

    CAD $899.00 CAD $629.30
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  • Beni Ourain Rug – Chinatown

    CAD $2,199.00
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  • Woman holding an off-white, black and orange Moroccan rug with tufted designs in shades of pink, blue, and yellow. Pictured with a palm plant and a wooden ladder.

    Ghlaoui Kilim – Beldi

    CAD $699.00
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  • Sold! Moroccan floor pouf handmade from a vintage low pile rug. It features different shades of blue and teal. Pictured on a marble floor with a plant and wooden ladder in the background.

    Vintage Pouf – Under The Sea

    CAD $279.00
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  • Beni Ourain Rug – Daffodil

    CAD $1,799.00 CAD $899.50
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  • Moroccan floor pouf handmade from a vintage low pile rug. It features geometric Berber designs in shades of hot pink, charcoal grey and beige. Pictured on a marble floor with a plant and wooden ladder in the background.

    Vintage Pouf – Fuschia

    CAD $279.00
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  • Beni Ourain Rug – Dotty

    CAD $1,599.00 CAD $1,119.30
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  • Vintage Pouf – Watermelon 1

    CAD $279.00
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Morocco is a country full of natural wonders and culture with a long and storied history. Many of the plants and minerals there provide pigments that the Moroccan people have spent centuries perfecting using as dyes. From saffron for yellow, wild mint for green, pomegranate for yellow, henna for orange, poppies for red and more, the variety is vast. This skill put them on the map and people from all over the world wanted items made with materials dyed in Morocco. 

Moroccan rug colours have always run the gamut from crisp whites to deep blues, vibrant greens, bold pinks and saturated blacks. For many years the more traditional, neutral Moroccan rugs featuring classic diamond and zigzag motifs were the most popular, like our Beni Ourain Rug – Carre, making appearances in high end hotels, interiors from prestigious designers and in many celebrity homes. Today the bold and brightly coloured rugs are making their way to the forefront of interior design. A perfect example is the uniquely Moroccan upcycled, shaggy Boucherouite rugs hand-knotted using strips of wool, cotton and other discarded clothes hence their often bright, multicoloured designs like our Bonbon rug.

When choosing the colours to use in a Beni Ourain rug or Kilim rug design the weaver can choose based on look, but each colour is also deeply rooted in the symbolism of Islam and the culture of the various regions of Morocco. In Berber communities the colours used have different meanings; the blue symbolizes the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean; the green represents nature and the green mountains; the yellow represents the ‘Free People’, the Amazigh; the red is the color of life, and also the color of resistance. The colour choice is therefore often influenced by the story the weaver is telling with her design. This adds a beautiful depth to each piece that you do not get with more generic, synthetic, machine made rugs.   

The variety of colours used and the way they are combined to create intricate, beautiful designs plays a major role in the growing popularity of handmade Moroccan rugs around the world. This is a trend that is worth jumping on. Wool Moroccan rugs are durable, stain resistant and fire resistant and they are easier to care for than people think. Visit our Rug Care guide to learn about how to care for your rug and enjoy it for years to come. 

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