Handwoven Straw Runner Rug with Berber Star Embroidery

A Natural Fiber Runner Woven in the Essaouira Tradition

This handwoven straw runner rug pairs a natural straw fiber base with cotton Berber star embroidery in burgundy and dark brown, creating a flatweave that works as well in a sunlit hallway as it does on a covered patio. Each rug is made to order — please allow approximately 30 days for production before shipping.

Essential Details

• Dimensions: 40 x 75 inches (3′3″ x 6′3″) — a narrow runner ideal for hallways, entryways, and kitchen corridors
• Construction: Other Berber flatweave with hand-stitched cotton embroidery on a natural straw base
• Pile height: Flat-weave — lies flush against the floor, suitable under doors and in high-traffic areas
• Material: Natural straw fiber base with cotton embroidered motifs
• Color palette: Cream to golden-tan straw ground with burgundy and dark brown Berber star embroidery
• Pattern: Five horizontal bands of Berber star medallions with diamond lattice borders
• Fringe: Hand-knotted natural fiber fringe along the edges
• Dyes: Natural/vegetable dyes
• Natural variation: As a handwoven natural fiber piece, slight color and weave variations between dye lots are inherent — each rug is one of a kind

Craft & Provenance

This runner originates from Essaouira, the Atlantic coastal city whose artisan weaving traditions stretch back centuries. Straw rugs from Essaouira combine a flatwoven natural fiber base with hand-stitched cotton Berber embroidery — a technique distinct from the knotted pile traditions of the Atlas Mountains. For more on the artisan heritage behind our rugs, visit the Tiftilin weavers of the Middle Atlas, the closest available documented artisan source for our rug collection. Because each piece is made to order with design matches but minor variations in pattern, color, and detail, no two rugs are identical — these differences are the signature of handwoven work, not a defect.

Care & Styling

Straw fiber rugs are low-maintenance by nature. Shake out or vacuum regularly on a low-suction setting without a beater bar. Spot clean only with cold water and mild soap — avoid soaking the natural fiber base. Rotate every six months to even out wear. For complete care guidance, see our Moroccan wool rug care guide, which covers general maintenance principles applicable to handwoven Moroccan floor coverings. Style this runner in a hallway, along a kitchen galley, or as a layered accent on a covered terrace — its flatweave construction and natural tones pair well with both minimalist and boho interiors. For design inspiration, browse our guide to Moroccan-modern living room design.

For Interior Designers & Trade Buyers

This handwoven straw runner rug is available through our trade, hospitality, and interior sourcing program for designers, hotels, boutiques, and retail buyers sourcing authentic Moroccan natural fiber rugs at scale. Custom sizing and colour-matching requests are considered case by case. Explore our full Moroccan rug collection to see wool, silk, and mixed-fiber options alongside this straw runner.