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Explore Moroccan rug traditions, practical buying advice and inspiration for your space.

Amine Mounir beside Moroccan rugs displayed outdoors
What Interior Designers Should Know Before Sourcing a Custom Moroccan Rug
By Amine Mounir, founder of Africancreates I founded Africancreates in Rabat, Morocco, in March 2017. Our business focuses on Moroccan rugs and Mor...

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Top 5 Moroccan Rugs That Transform Any New York Home — From Cozy Apartments to Luxury Spaces - Africancreates
Moroccan Rugs for a New York Home: Five Ways to Choose

Five Moroccan rug design directions for a New York home, with practical measurements and clear existing-versus-custom ordering advice.

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Unveiling the Artistry: The Timeless Process of Making a Moroccan Rug - Africancreates
Unveiling the Artistry: The Timeless Process of Making a Moroccan Rug
  Introduction: Moroccan rugs are not just ordinary floor coverings; they are intricate works of art that reflect centuries-old traditions and craf...

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Unleash the Magic of Moroccan Rugs: Elevate Your Home Styling Game ✨🏠 - Africancreates
Choosing a Moroccan Rug for a Reading Corner
Start with the chair you already use. Mark where its feet sit when you read, then where you put your own feet when you stand up. If you use a foots...

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Global Glamour: The Enduring Trend of Moroccan Rugs in International Home Decor ✨🌍 - Africancreates
How to Pair a Moroccan Rug with a Patterned Sofa

Choose a Moroccan rug alongside patterned upholstery by comparing motif scale, background color and the part of the rug your furniture leaves visible.

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Unveiling the Timeless Beauty of Mrirt Moroccan Rugs: A Masterpiece of Artistry and Tradition - Africancreates
How to Choose a Mrirt Rug for Your Room
Start with the size your furniture needs, then compare how the pattern will sit in the room. In the Mrirt rug collection, open the individual rug l...

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Moroccan Beni Ourain Rugs: Timeless Elegance and Global Appeal in Interior Design - Africancreates
Beni Ourain Rug Buying Guide: Size, Pattern and Ordering

Compare pattern scale, room measurements, materials and ordering options before choosing a Beni Ourain rug.

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Handira: The Enchanting Story of Moroccan Wedding Blankets - Africancreates
Handira Meaning & Moroccan Wedding Blankets
What does handira mean? Learn how Moroccan capes and wedding blankets differ, and what to check about a textile’s materials, condition and history.

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Berber Rugs : Beni Ourain & Kilim Rugs,  What's Their Story ? - Africancreates
Moroccan Rug Types: Beni Ourain, Boujaad, Azilal and Kilim

A practical guide to Moroccan rug categories, pile and flatweave construction, and choosing a piece for your room.

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Unraveling the Rich History of Moroccan Rugs: A Tapestry of Culture and Artistry - Africancreates
Moroccan Rug History Through Two Museum Pieces

A nineteenth-century Rabat carpet and a High Atlas rug from 1920–1940 show how to read a Moroccan textile through its structure, proportions and documented origin.

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