White is a background, not a pattern

In handmade rugs, white is almost never dyed: it is wool left as is, from cream to ivory, sometimes almost grey. It is therefore not used to draw but to carry the design, and that is why it is rarely found alone. On our pieces, it is almost always accompanied, most often by beige.

In which families is it found?

Moroccan Beni Ouarain rugs are the clearest example: a dark freehand outline on undyed sheep's wool. Iranian Naïn rugs work with a cooler cream, where silk outlines make the flowers stand out. Afghan kilims use it in bands, to lighten up very dense palettes.

A light-background rug enlarges a room and supports the rest of the decor. For daily foot traffic in shoes, it is better to reserve it for a bedroom or a living room that is not heavily traversed. All our white rugs are handmade and sold with their certificate of origin.