Azilal rugs history
The known Moroccan rug called Azilal rug is hand knotted in the High Atlas mountains in a region called Azilal wich gives its name to the rug, there are tens of women’s cooperatives making these kinds of rugs. Known for their hand knotted rugs with cotton warp threads, the knots and weft threads are wool. Sometimes the colorfuls patterns are made out of polyester when they cannot make certain dye fixed and to avoid bleeding of dye.
Azilal rug
Boujaad rugs
Boujaad rugs were originally known for their vintage earthy colors and for using 100% wool in both the warp and weft threads of the rugs. Today, women’s cooperatives in Boujaad are crafting beautiful colorful rugs and skilled men with extensive experience in professionaly washing rugs help enhance the vibrancy of the colors.
Boujaad rug
The key differences between Azilal rugs & Boujaad rugs
Azilal and Boujaad rugs differ in origin, material, and style. Azilal rugs, made in the High Atlas Mountains, feature vibrant, abstract patterns using cotton warp threads and wool knots. Their natural wool is typically whiter and softer, giving them a lighter texture. In contrast, Boujaad rugs, crafted in the Boujaad region, are made entirely of wool, traditionally known for their earthy tones but now crafted in brighter colors. Boujaad wool tends to be darker and denser, resulting in a heavier, more substantial feel. Azilal rugs may include polyester to stabilize dyes, while Boujaad rugs are fully woolen. Azilal’s lighter, colorful patterns contrast with Boujaad’s thicker, plush designs, making each type ideal for different preferences and uses.
