1911BOU - Boucherouite rag rug
117 x 211 cm
Vintage Boucherouite rag rug - Morocco
Summer blue skies, sage green and pale dusky rose combine with striking claret tassels to create a subtle aesthetic
2538BOU - Boucherouite rag rug
82 x 156 cm
Vintage Boucherouite rag rug.
Something of a dynamic hybrid with a white rectangle fringed with an earthy brown counterpoised with a subtle checkerboard of blue and purple. Two makers with two different minds or just a reflection of the materials to hand?
2544AZ - Azilal pile rug
150 x 190 cm
Vintage Azilal pile rug - Morocco
2554BO - Beni Ourarain pile rug
194 x 369 cm
Vintage Beni Ourarain pile rug - Morocco
Woll on wool.
2513BO - Beni Ouarain pile rug
215 x 262 cm
Vintage Beni Ourarain pile rug - Morocco
Large undyed wool rug with a lovely pile and simple geometric patterns of diamonds and chevrons.
2306BOU - Boucherouite rag rug
105 x 153 cm
Vintage Boucherouite rag rug - Morocco
Out of the dark came light: an unusual combination of a dark rectangle surrounded by a multitude of colours in a checkerboard pattern.
1031MA - Middle Atlas pile rug
66 x 88 cm
Vintage Berber Middle Atlas pile rug - Morocco
2562BO - Beni Ouarain pile rug
103 x 171 cm
Vintage Beni Ourarain pile rug - Morocco
A classic diamond pattern rug using undyed wool. By employing different densities in spun wool the weaver created a variegated texture to the rug surface.
1833BOU - Boucherouite rag rug
100 x 227 cm
Vintage Boucherouite rag rug - Morocco
An abstract piece with a complex checkerboard pattern flowing down from the top to form a cross, superimposed on a stripy background.
Shifting Sands | Rare Vintage Tuareg Rugs - 2023
During 2023 London Design Week, Larusi presented a rare collection of vintage Tuareg mats handcrafted by nomadic tribes from across the Sahara desert, using reed and leather. Their understated geometric patterns make them a harmonious match for contemporary interiors and highly sought after by taste makers and design aficionados.
Press coverage of Larusi exhibition:
Remodelista: Object Lessons: Tuareg Rugs. by Nell Card - June 2, 2023
Salon Privé: London Design Festival: Explore Larusi’s Vintage Tuareg Rugs - September 2, 2023
Conversations In Colour | Shades Of Morocco exhibition - 2020
Turmeric, saffron and sandy hues meet clay, dusty rose and the softest shell pink in Souad Larusi’s installation of vintage tribal rugs and textiles, which is inspired by the colours of her native Morocco.
The Installation
A longing for the warmth and vibrancy of her home country inspired her to curate this one-off edit of her collection, which embodies the Larusi founder’s layered and tonal approach to colour.
The Palette
The idea came from the deep-yellow hues of one of Souad’s favourite rugs from the Azilal region in the Middle Atlas Mountains, which has been part of her personal collection for 15 years.‘I wanted to share its beauty with people,’ she says. ‘So I used this rug as the starting point and built the palette around it, adding in earthy pinks and deep rose tones, as well as ecru, sandy browns and darker accents.’
‘For me, the installation evokes the south of Morocco: the colours and textures, the climate, the kasbah and the landscape,’ says Souad, who has an expert eye for colour as well as handcrafted textiles. ‘The shades I’ve chosen are rich and complex, and yet so easy to live with. And, when natural dyes are used, the pieces fade and wear so beautifully.’
Exhibition curated and designed by Alex Kristal. Photography by Kristy Noble.
Press coverage of the exhibition:
Journal Intro
Journal
A selection of entries relating to Larusi news, shows, tips, inspiring events and stories from the road.