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Berbertæppe vintage 204×283 cm. DUNE

Name: Berbertæppe vintage 204x283 cm. DUNE
SKU: BERTÆP_DUNE
Price: 8400.00 DKK
Availability: InStock

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Vintage Boujaad – Dune

Dune is a large and unusual vintage Boujaad rug with a calm, almost dreamy expression. The rug is handwoven in wool and kept in a subdued palette of warm sand, cream, powdery beige and dusty pink with fine details in gray-brown shades.

The first thing you notice are the long organic shapes that move vertically through the rug. Some stand alone, others form chains of diamond and leaf-like shapes. The pattern is both graphic and free, with the characteristic irregularity that makes older Moroccan rugs so vibrant.

The original colors have become soft and toned down over time. The delicate pink details in particular only stand out discreetly against the sand-colored base, and the result is a rug that has lots of character and at the same time seems incredibly calm.

With its 204 × 283 cm Dune is a really good size for the living room. It can be placed under a coffee table with a sofa and lounge chairs around it, but will also be beautiful under a dining table or as the calm, textile foundation in a large bedroom.

The neutral shades make it especially beautiful together with dark or light wood, cognac-colored leather, linen, whitewashed walls, travertine and handmade ceramics. From a distance, the carpet appears almost monochromatic and calm; closer up you discover the many small color changes, irregularities and traces of the life the carpet has already lived.

Dune is a true one-of-a-kind – a vintage Moroccan rug where age, patina and craftsmanship are part of its history and beauty.

Type: Vintage Boujaad
Goal: approx. 204 × 283 cm
Origin: Boujaad area, Morocco
Material: Wool
Manufacturing: Handwoven
Colors: Sand, cream, powdery beige, dusty pink and grey-brown
Condition: Vintage with natural patina and variations
Unique: Yes – there is only this one

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Maintenance of Boujaad carpets

Although Boujaad rugs are robust, their vibrant colors and fine weaving are best preserved with a little extra care:

Vacuuming
- Vacuum regularly, but use low suction and preferably without a rotating brush.
- Vacuum both sides a few times a year to remove dust that is deep in the weave.
Venting
- Air the carpet out a few times a year, preferably in dry, light sunshine – but avoid strong midday sun as the colors may fade.
Stain removal
- Remove stains immediately. Dab gently with a damp cloth and use mild wool soap if necessary. Avoid rubbing hard.
Professional washing
- Have the rug professionally cleaned every 3-5 years at a dry cleaner that has experience with handmade wool rugs.
Rotation
- Turn the carpet a few times a year so that wear and sun fading are distributed evenly.

The story behind Boujaad carpets

Boujaad carpets originate from Haouz Region in central Morocco, near the town of Boujaad, and is known for some of the most colorful and artistic Berber carpets.

They were traditionally woven by Berber women as part of their dowry – a kind of visual diary, in which the weaver incorporated symbols of love, fertility, protection and the cycle of life. This makes each Boujaad rug unique and full of personal history.

Boujaad carpets are characterized by:

Vibrant colors – often in shades of pink, orange, red and blue, created with natural plant dyes.
Creative, free patterns – no two rugs are alike. They can be geometric, abstract or almost painterly.
Soft and slightly lower pile than Beni Ouarain and Beni Mguild, which gives them a light and flexible expression.

Today, Boujaad rugs are much loved by designers and collectors because they combine bohemian-colorfulness with authentic craftsmanship. They can function both as statement pieces in modern homes and as warm, soulful elements in classic interiors.