Collection: Moroccan Rugs

How We Identify and Describe Our Rugs

We want you to feel confident about every piece you consider. Here's how Valerie Fitch Design approaches provenance and identification so you know exactly what you're buying.

Vintage vs. Newer Pieces

We use the term "vintage" only for rugs we have reason to believe are older based on observable characteristics — such as natural dye palette, construction style, wool quality, and wear patterns consistent with age. Where we cannot confirm age with documentation, listings will describe what is visible and verifiable rather than assigning a specific decade or era. If a rug is a newer or contemporary piece made in a traditional style, we say so.

What "Handmade" Means

Every rug described as handmade in this collection was woven by hand — not by machine. This includes hand-knotted, hand-woven, and flat-weave (kilim) construction. The specific technique is noted in each listing where it can be identified. Handmade construction means minor size variations, small irregularities, and differences between pieces of the same style are normal and expected.

Origin

When a rug's region of origin is stated — such as Beni Ourain, Azilal, or Boucherouite — it reflects information available at the time of acquisition. We do not assign origins we cannot support. Listings will note when origin is approximate or based on style rather than verified documentation.

Materials

Materials listed (such as wool, cotton, or recycled textile) are based on visual and tactile assessment. Laboratory fiber testing is not performed on every piece. If you require confirmed material composition, please reach out before purchasing.

Natural Wear and Distressing

Many rugs in this collection show natural wear, low pile in areas of heavy use, slight color variation from sun exposure, or other signs of age and use. These are characteristic of genuine vintage and handmade pieces — not flaws. Each listing describes the condition of that specific rug, including any areas of wear, repair, or distressing worth noting.

Provenance Documentation

Most rugs are acquired through established sourcing relationships or curated markets. Formal written provenance records (such as certificates of origin or prior ownership history) are not available for the majority of pieces. Where documentation does exist, it is noted in the listing. If you have questions about a specific rug's background, contact us directly and we will share what we know.

Questions? Reach out before you buy — we're happy to provide additional photos, measurements, or details on any piece in this collection.