Description
This olive green rug stops you in your tracks. A single deep, saturated color fills the entire surface, warm and moody like late afternoon light filtering through a canopy of trees. The shade sits right between sage and forest, with earthy undertones that shift depending on how the light hits the pile. In bright sun it softens toward moss. In dim rooms it deepens to something close to army green. One rug, a dozen moods.
Woven by Berber artisans in the Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco, this Beni Ourain rug is made entirely by hand using 100% natural sheep wool. The deep olive tone comes from traditional plant-based dyeing methods passed down through generations. Every knot was tied one at a time, row after row, over the course of several weeks. No machines, no factory production lines. Just a weaver, her loom, and wool sourced from the flocks that graze the mountain slopes.
The pile is thick and plush, around 3 to 5 cm of soft, shaggy wool that cushions every step. It holds warmth in cold months and feels cool on bare feet when the weather turns. Natural cream fringes finish both ends, hand-knotted in chunky tassels that give the rug its traditional Berber character. The texture is lofty and inviting, the kind of rug you want to sit on, not just walk across.
This is a solid-color rug with no pattern, no motifs, no distractions. The entire statement comes from that rich olive tone and the deep pile. It works in living rooms anchored by mid-century or Scandinavian furniture, in bedrooms where you want something grounding underfoot, in offices that need warmth without visual noise, or in nurseries where softness matters most.
🚚 PRODUCTION & SHIPPING
- Production time: 3-4 weeks (custom-made to order)
- Shipping: FedEx, Aramex and DHL Express 4-7 business days worldwide
- Fully insured during transit
- Ships from Morocco
🧶 PRODUCT DETAILS
- Material: 100% natural sheep wool
- Color: Deep olive green (Pantone: Olive Grove)
- Pattern: Solid, no motifs
- Pile height: High shag (approx. 3-5 cm / 1.2-2 inches)
- Fringes: Natural cream, hand-knotted, both ends (Can be on one side or without)
- Available sizes: All sizes + custom (message for quote)
📐 SIZE NOTE
- Handmade rugs may vary (+/-) 7-10cm in size
- This is normal and reflects authentic craftsmanship
- Color may appear slightly different on screen vs. in person due to natural wool and dye variations
🧹 CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Vacuum on low suction, no beater bar
- Spot clean with cold water and mild soap
- Professional wool cleaning for deep refresh
- Avoid direct sunlight for extended periods to preserve color
- Rotate periodically to spread wear evenly
Looking for a different size or a custom color? Send us a message with your room dimensions. Every rug is woven to order and never repeated.