Bring Moroccan Flavor to Your Interiors

There is a craze underfoot. Crack open any design magazine or read nearly any decorating blog and you will be overwhelmed with images of fresh spaces anchored by a singular shared object: the Moroccan rug. Moroccan architecture and interior design express the country's diverse history through detail, texture and geometry. Influenced by multiple cultures and religions, Moroccan style can feel at home in traditional or modern homes. Rich, luxurious and exotic, the style has bold colors and shapes that make it a favorite of many interior designers. Get a rich and exotic look minus the souk haggling, using these Bohemian Beauties! From Mid-Century Modern to Bohemian Chic, we carry the largest selection of Vintage Moroccan Rugs in the United States. Shop our Wonderfully Wild Moroccan Collection today! 

Distressed and Overdyed Rug Collection

The Power of Color :: Overdyed Rugs

Create an instant focal point and a striking burst of color by adding this beautiful overdyed carpet into your home. While the colors and patterns of Oriental rugs have stood the test of time, many are finding their time-honored traditional styles do not fit into the interior designs of modern and contemporary living. In efforts to preserve old Oriental rugs and breathe new life into them, Turkish artisans began salvaging these imperfect pieces by revitalizing them with bold colors. Thus began the new trend of Overdyed rugs and carpets. This revolutionary movement has emerged in the rug industry becoming ever so popular. It's a unique combination of old and new fitting a range of styles. Also known as distressed rugs, these overdyed pieces are contributing to a sustainable practice and celebrate their faded, weathered beauty that have been softened over time. The process of over-dying involves by first neutralizing the original colors through a cycle of chemical washes and sun bleaching. Then they are overdyed to create this beautiful, ethereal look with an infusion of depth. The decolorizing does not remove the design – it simply reduces the pattern to reflect the outline. To make things more interesting, rug artisans will often create eccentric and traditional designs by shaving. Each carpet is a unique work of art and work well with nearly any style. While expressing the timeless elegance of an original handmade work of art, these antique overdyed carpets have been given a new lease of life while adding a vivacious splash of color into our lives. Place one of these eye-catching boldly overdyed beauties in a modern space and watch the interest level soar while the compliments start rolling in. It’s all about making a statement with drama, boldness and elegance. In a world of bland, staged, cookie-cutter interiors, it is so refreshing to see something totally different and unexpected. 

What the designers are saying:
• “Overdyed rugs are one of my favorite ways to add a pop of color to a room," says interior designer Melanie Coddington. "They are a fresh, modern take on the antique rug."

• "They work wonderfully in more traditional settings, since they have the history and ornament of the originals but add a unique touch," Basham-Hoelscher says. "And they are amazing in modern environments, because of their colorful, graphic nature and nod to the past."

• Interior designer Shirley Meisels loves these rugs for many reasons. "I love the colors, and they look great with traditional furnishings," she says. "They also contrast with and warm up modern environments."

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Kilims are flat woven carpets or rugs produced from around the world, mostly in Turkey (Anatolia and Thrace), North Africa, Scandinavia, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia and China. Kilims can be purely decorative or can function as prayer rugs. They are handmade by tightly interweaving the warp and weft strands of the weave to produce a flat surface with no pile. The weft strands, which carry the visible design and color, are almost always wool, while the hidden warp strands can be either wool or cotton. The warp strands are only seen at the ends, where they appear as the fringe and usually tied in bunches, to ensure unraveling of the weave. Making a Kilim rug is highly regarded folk art and there is a great deal of symbolism in the designs. Kilim symbols may vary according to their changes of color, placement in the pattern or slight modification of shape. With multiple patterns, motifs, colors and sizes available, Kilim rugs can fit practically any style of design, be it classical, traditional, contemporary, Bohemian chic, modern or rustic. Kilim rugs are used as floor coverings, wall-hangings, bedspreads or as pillow covers, to name just a few of their uses. Today, Kilims are not only found in the home, but also in offices where they take the edge off the usual formality. Discover unique appeal of Kilims from Esmaili Rugs and Antiques - see how we can help you incorporate these beautiful geometric and diamond medallion designs into your home. Browse our Kilim Collection.

This carpet represents #wisdom for #eternity! 
Wait, there is more - male energy vs female energy. 

Take your home to a bold new level by trying out this Moroccan with its unexpected, but surprisingly wonderful, color palette. The Moroccan weavers, mostly women, incorporate design elements from their personal experience into the rugs designs. The symbols are usually references to events and aspects of their daily life such as beliefs, birth, fertility, nature, femininity, life and spirituality. Some believed that the rugs could even ward off evil spirits. While the patterns may seem whimsical and random – they are very significant to the rug weaver’s life. In this particular Moroccan, the blue and yellow hues complement each other and allow the brown to create balance without contrast. Together, these colors look sophisticated and a bit retro. In Berber culture, blue symbolizes wisdom and yellow represents eternity. Animated with invigorating triangles and secondary protection symbols, this vintage Moroccan rug offers many meanings that are represented through its geometric shapes. Triangles are known to represent the past, present, and future or spirit, mind and body. The orientation of triangles are important too. A triangle that points upward represents a strong foundation or stability, as it is rooted to the ground through a solid base. Triangles that point-up also symbolize male energy, and fire and air are masculine elements. The downward pointing triangle represents female energy, and water and earth are feminine elements.  Measures: 04'04" x 06'10". Available online at 1stdibs or visit our showroom at 1500 Hi Line, Ste A in the Dallas Design District.

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Esmaili Rugs and Antiques, Inc. meets American Craftsman in the Dallas M Streets!

Interior Designer, Nancy Ellis, incorporated two transitional Heriz oriental rugs from Esmaili Rugs and Antiques into this mid century modern home in Dallas, TX. With distinctive large-scale motifs and an expansive palette of warm colors, Heriz rugs are highly favored by designers and savvy homeowners. In constant, increasing demand, the antique Heriz rugs have become scarce and risen significantly in value. In home design, Heriz carpets are beloved for their versatility. The overall geometry design complements modern furnishings.

Photo credit: Bella Vita Custom Homes
Interior Designer: Nancy Ellis

Texas' leading luxury custom home builder, Bella Vita Custom Homes, is thrilled to unveil its newest American craftsman residence located in the Dallas M Streets on 5424 Willis Avenue! At 4,148 square feet, this classic American craftsman is offered for $849,000! Call 214.750.8482 to schedule a private tour and visit www.livingbellavita.com for more information.