Moroccan rugs have been produced for over a thousand years. The tribal people of Morocco's Atlas Mountains passed down traditional weaving techniques from generation to generation. The heavy pile rugs were used in the snowcapped Atlas Mountains as sleeping mats, burial shrouds, saddle blankets, bed covers, and interior decorations. The Atlas Mountains were a major trade route for caravans that went from the Sahara Desert over the Atlas Mountains to the African coastline. Antique and mid-century rugs are never over 7 feet wide as the weavers were nomadic and had to move the looms during the winter and summer seasons. Moroccan rugs can rich in color or muted and minimalist. The rugs are traditionally abstract and have geometric patterns. The popularity of Moroccan rugs has been rising over the years transcending their original practical purpose as decorative floor coverings.
Tulu Rugs were made in central Anatolia in Konya area. Much like Moroccan carpets, Tulu rugs were mostly made in smaller sizes. Their designs are simple, abstract or minimalist and often with a mid-century look. Tulu rugs were made with coarse weave and long shaggy pile. The wool used in these rugs are very high quality and often shiny and lustrous.