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Choosing an Authentic Handmade Moroccan Rug
Look at the back for knot density, slight irregularities, and wool bloom. Ask about origin, cooperative name, and whether fringe is integral to the warp.
True handmade rugs carry small asymmetries — they are signatures, not flaws. Flip the corner: you should see knot bumps and a design that mirrors the front with clarity.
Synthetic copies often feel uniformly stiff or too glossy. Press into the pile; hand-spun wool springs back slowly and smells faintly of lanolin, not plastic.
Provenance protects weavers. Ethical sellers name regions and workshops; they welcome questions about dye sources and lead times for custom dimensions.