Black is the line

The black of the handmade rug comes as much from the naturally dark wool of mountain sheep as from the dye. It is used to trace: outlines, bands, diamonds, everything that structures a design. This is why it rarely appears alone and why our black pieces are mostly flat-woven, where the line matters more than the material.

Where to find it

Afghan kilims provide the largest share, where black holds the patterns against orange and green. The Moroccan Béni Ouarain rugs contrast it with ecru in freehand designs. Moldavian kilims make it a deep background, on which floral motifs stand out in bright colors.

A dark rug anchors a light room and hides foot traffic much better than a cream background. All our black rugs are handmade and sold with their certificate of origin.