5 reasons why you should invest in a beautiful Moroccan carpet

If you are still hesitating to purchase an authentic berber carpet, Les Nomades de Marrakech is giving you 5 good reasons to help you make up your mind:

1. They last a lifetime

Very popular for their design and texture, Berber carpets are also renowned for their excellent quality. They are both stylish and functional. 

The carpets unique bright colours not only enhance any room’s decor, but also hide stains and dust.

In the past, Berber carpets were often used for cold days to cover the floor and protect from the cold. So they are made to withstand daily walking on them. The use of high quality fabric and craftsmanship are the reason your authentic Berber carpet will last a lifetime!

2. It will lighten up and add magic to any decor

Another reason for you to buy this carpet is that it’s functional!

Berber Carpets have been manufactured for thousands of years now.

Through the years, styles have evolved and have modernized the carpet. Nowadays, you can find Berber carpets of any color, shape or size you wish, so it matches any decor in your home. You can also choose from a large variety of modern geometric patterns.

3. To keep the Moroccan craftsmanship alive 

Making a Berber carpet requires a fine mastery and special know-how techniques past down from generation to generation are necessary to manipulate the raw material fabric, to transform the sheep wool and to embellish it, to color it and decorate it with geometric and abstract patterns.

Each Berber carpet is delicately handmade by very passionate Moroccan artisans that were taught this art through generations. 

Purchasing one is literally valuing the art and keeping the passion and craftsmanship alive. 

4. Every Berber carpet is unique

Berber carpets are handmade, each carpet is a unique piece. Every carpet tells a particular story. The one of the artisan making it!

For centuries, Berber carpets have been made following the same traditions and using the same fabrics, passed down from mother to daughter through generations. It symbolises a religion, a belief or a cultural aspect. 

5. Easy to maintain and clean

The Berber Carpet can seem fragile and delicate, but it is easy to clean.

Berber carpets can be vacuumed regularly . Vacuuming will help increase the lifetime of your carpet without causing damage. For stains, just use a gentle shampoo.

If you wish, you can have your carpet cleaned by a professional but no more than once a year. 

Remember, if you are looking to order a Moroccan rug online or if you are visiting Marrakech and looking for a unique rug, Les Nomades store in Marrakech is the largest in the city and has the greatest collection, for 5 generations now!

We are waiting for you on www.lesnomadesdemarrakech.com