+ Seguir

How to Buy, and Style, a Vintage Moroccan Rug

Amber El-Amin transitioned from an administrative job to a life of travel and entrepreneurial ventures, including selling handmade jewelry and attempting a hippie clothing brand. Her journey led her to Morocco, where a serendipitous encounter with a rug vendor sparked her passion for Moroccan rugs. This pivotal moment led to the creation of Pink Rug and Co., an Etsy store specializing in curated Moroccan rugs, and later, her online store, The Gardener’s House. The Gardener's House features a wide selection of rugs categorized by size, weave, and price. El-Amin recently completed designing a rug showroom that also functions as a bed and breakfast, showcasing her dedication to creating spaces that reflect her aesthetic. El-Amin shares practical advice on maintaining and styling vintage Moroccan rugs. For cleaning, she recommends hand washing with shampoo or laundry detergent and sun drying, noting that Boucherouite rugs can be machine washed on a gentle cycle. She emphasizes that vintage Moroccan rugs add substance, class, and authenticity to a room, distinguishing them from mass-produced alternatives. When it comes to styling patterned rugs, El-Amin suggests balancing large and small patterns, and combining bold and neutral colors for a striking effect. She also highlights the appeal of mixing modern abstract patterns with traditional shapes, encouraging individuals to choose rugs that resonate with their personal taste rather than adhering strictly to current trends. For small spaces, El-Amin prefers smaller rugs, advocating for ample breathing room around furniture. Her approach involves placing rugs well within the area covered by furniture, avoiding direct contact, which aligns with her preference for sculptural pieces and creating multiple smaller seating areas. To avoid a “boho overload,” El-Amin draws inspiration from Pinterest and designers like Victoria Smith, who champions a “serene bohemian” style. This aesthetic prioritizes a dreamy, laid-back mix of soft lines and organic beauty, shunning the maximalist approach of competing patterns and excessive foliage. She aims to create unique narratives for each room through line, texture, and organic surfaces, seeking out artisan goods with strong shapes that engage in an interesting dialogue, ultimately striving for dynamic interior design. El-Amin’s expertise in differentiating Moroccan rugs comes from years of hands-on experience, sifting through countless piles in various locations across Morocco. She provides a detailed guide to different types of Moroccan rugs. Beni Ourain rugs are characterized by classic patterning and simple diamond motifs, making them ideal for a modern minimalist aesthetic. Azilal rugs possess an alluring beauty with lines and shapes that appear to be in motion, reminiscent of modern expressionism. Beni Mguild rugs feature intricate diamond patterns on a variegated single-color background, often red, magenta, blue, or purple, with Zaiane being a pricier, similar alternative. Rehamna rugs are identified by their distinctive blood-red and magenta coloring, resembling country Persian rugs. Boujad rugs often combine orange and magenta, sometimes pink, with odd, floating geometric shapes, making them intense in color and patterning and typically expensive. Ourika rugs are known for colorful concentric diamonds made from recycled thread on a white wool ground, offering an upbeat vibe. Lastly, Boucherouite rugs are a category of non-traditional weaves made from recycled threads and fabrics, with their value determined by pattern and color combination, often resembling abstract expressionist art. #VintageMoroccanRugs #HomeDecor #InteriorDesign #RugStyling #MoroccanCraftsmanship #TextileArt #BohemianChic #DecoratingTips #TheGardenersHouse #VintageMoroccanRugs #HomeDecor #InteriorDesign #RugStyling #MoroccanCraftsmanship #TextileArt #BohemianChic #DecoratingTips #TheGardenersHouse

91 months ago

Ler artigo completo