Meet our new rug, Daisy, the very cute Moroccan-style rugs for girls’ bedrooms. The story behind this cutie is one of trials and errors and lots of resilience!

You see, we’ve been trying for years to make a handmade rug in Morocco that would be duplicable, because yes, we’d love to offer the same rug design to more than one customer! Phewwwww it’s been such a challenge, you guys! I tried and tried and tried again! But failed, I must admit. You see, in Morocco they make amazing handmade rugs, and they even use fabric waste from clothing factories to make them, another reason why I love them so much! But the making of these rugs comes with so many challenges. First off, they’re entirely handmade, there’s no pattern, and so each and every rug is a little different – which is why they’re so cool and unique, BUT oh the challenge for a small business!

Years later, while I was just about to give up on my Baba Souk rug project, I was introduced to a small manufacturer in India making rugs mostly by hand but using machinery to sew them. I began imagining some cute Baba Souk rug designs and tried making some rugs in India. This is where our 3×5 Daisy rug was born. As much as I would have loved to keep all our artisanal work in Morocco, it was just not an option. It’s a small workshop, and I make sure no kids are involved (of course) and that the makers are paid fairly, which is important to us.

I’m very happy with the final product. After testing many samples, we made sure the rugs are stain resistant, water absorbent, and machine washable, making them perfect for everyday life. And especially life with kids! (Trust me, I have two young boys!)

The price is somewhat reasonable, and the quality is great. I made sure they’re made to last because one thing I absolutely hate is cheap disposable products that pollute our planet and make us waste our money. (I’m not a Dollar store girl; in fact, I hate it.) I prefer investing in a piece I love and cherishing it for many years.

Cute Moroccan-style rugs for girls’ bedrooms

It’s of course maybe not as unique and special as a handmade Moroccan rug, but it’s a very great compromise! I heard you when you said you were afraid of white backgrounds, and you were looking for machine washable rugs that would be as cute as real Moroccan rugs. This is it!

For now, in this Moroccan rug style collection that is just starting, you’ll find the Daisy rug, our popular pink kitchen runner, and our now-famous bathmat. It’s just the beginning, and yes, I know, we need something blue up next 😉

I love that it’s super cute in a baby’s room, a girl’s bedroom, but I can also imagine it evolving into an adult bedroom. It’s super versatile, and how you style it can make it fit all ages.

Care instructions:

• Shake it outside and vacuum frequently
• Machine wash cold water, delicate or express cycle
• Tumble dry for fluff!

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As always, I’d love to help you find the rug of your dreams. Email me right here with a picture of your space and what you’re looking for.

-Stephanie

Why would you buy Moroccan Rugs in Canada? Oh, that’s such a good question! Unless you’re planning a trip to Marrakech anytime soon (and even if you are), I highly recommend buying your rug here in Canada for many reasons. Let me give you 3 very good ones:

1. The rug is already imported for you, so you avoid the customs fee (and also avoid the long hours of searching for your perfect rug during your vacation, negotiating, bringing back the heavy package, and paying a luggage surcharge, lol!).

2. At Baba Souk, we focus on customer service, so you get an authentic rug with Canadian quality standards, which is crucial, especially if you order online. You don’t want to hear all the crazy stories I’ve heard from clients who tried ordering on Etsy from foreign sellers. Just don’t risk it.

3. Rest assured that not only are our rugs authentic and high quality, but we are also a family business. My husband is from Morocco—you can read more about my story here. We pay our artisans fairly and try to avoid middlemen as much as possible to ensure the artisan who makes the rug gets their fair share. We source directly from the makers and have most of our rugs handmade just for Baba Souk, making sure they are fair trade.

Let me show you our different types of Moroccan rugs:

The Classic Beni Ourain Moroccan rugs

Made of natural white wool, they are the comfiest thing you’ll ever walk on. We usually carry a range of handmade wool rugs that are classic with black lines or engraved lines.

We also love the dotted rugs, which are a fun twist on the classic Beni Ourain rugs. You can see our currently available rugs right here.

We also offer a lot of custom-made rug designs. You can browse our available made-to-order styles right here. We could have almost any type of rug made just for you. It comes in handy if you’re not able to find the size you need. It is a challenge to find larger-sized Moroccan rugs. And since most of our rugs are one-of-a-kind, your favorite might be out of stock before you know it! That happens all the time. I can’t stress this enough—if you’ve found the rug of your dreams in the size you need, grab it before it’s too late.

Don’t hesitate to contact us with the picture of the rug you love and the size you need. We’ll get back to you promptly with the price and lead time to make a handmade rug just for you.

The Colorful Moroccan Wool rugs

This rug category is for color lovers and pattern lovers. These rugs are true works of art. It’s hard to describe them, as every single one is a unique creation. The funny part is, even though they are photogenic, the pictures don’t even do them justice! When you see one in real life, you’ll understand what I mean—the color gradients are just insane. It’s as if they were made with millions of colors.

These are one-of-a-kind rugs and almost impossible to replicate, even by the most skilled artisan. Trust me, I’ve tried before for clients who really fell in love with particular rugs. It’s very hard to recreate the exact same rug design.

If you’ve fallen in love with one of our colorful Moroccan rugs and you’re located in Montreal, you are in luck! Come and visit us at the Baba Souk warehouse. Click here for all the details regarding planning your visit.

Moroccan rugs for kids

It’s no secret that our favorite Moroccan rugs for kids are our cotton rugs. They are super colorful and fun and are the absolute cutest in a kid’s bedroom. The best part for me is that they are easy to care for. You can read all about taking good care of your rugs and our best tips and tricks right here.

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One thing that makes us love Moroccan cotton rugs even more is that they are made of leftover fabrics from clothing factories. Isn’t that amazing? From fast fashion waste to an amazing rug—I will NEVER get over this. I know I’ve been shouting it from the rooftops, but I’m just amazed.

Clearly, we love the cotton rugs for kids, however, we also love them for grown-ups’ decor! Look at this very pretty Daisy rug in a living room. It’s joyful, colorful, and will definitely add tons of fun to your home decor. This style can be duplicated in almost every size. Run over here to learn more about our Daisy cotton rug.

This is an example of a cotton rug in size 3×5. It’s a cute size for a kid’s bedroom and is perfect for a bedside or in front of a crib. We love to start imagining nursery decor with a rug as the starting point.

This 5×7 cotton rug is an example of how cute it can also look in a boy’s bedroom. Yes, I must admit, we love pink, haha, but we also try to find cute rugs for boys. This one is super fun and colorful. One thing that I also love about this type of handmade rug is they are super versatile and will fit into all sorts of decor, which makes them perfect for evolving kids’ bedroom decor. It will stay relevant over the years, and you can switch up the accessories to give it a more grown-up look. From the nursery to the teenage years, they will be cool for years to come.

You can see our available Moroccan cotton rugs right here.

PS: If it’s your first Moroccan rug, you’re in for a treat! Head over here to get 20% OFF your first rug! 🙂

Buy Moroccan Rugs In Canada! Baba Souk is a women-owned Montreal brand. My name is Stephanie, and I write these blog posts 🙂 You can reach me via email right here. I’ll be super happy to help you find the rug of your dreams. xx

I was recently asked to share the story behind our cute bath mats and more about how Baba Souk came to life, so I thought I’d share here too.

What’s the story behind your business? Why did you start your shop? Where do you find inspiration?

It was in the Spring of 2010! I found myself in the middle of the amazing Marrakech souk market, and I was completely head over heels. I was meeting my husband’s family for the first time; it was a stressful and yet completely amazing first experience in Morocco. At that time, I had the job most girls would dream of having. I was designing womenswear and traveling around the world in search of new trends for a big box fashion company. I had been really enjoying that job for 6 years, but something inside of me did not feel right. Despite everyone telling me I was crazy to walk away from that job, I needed more creativity, I needed more challenges, and I was tired of the throw-away fast fashion culture.

The Marrakech souk market was such a contrast with my world of fast fashion – made in China, the fast pace, the fast turnover of the products I was sketching. I was flabbergasted with the beauty of Moroccan handmade crafts. The amazing handmade skills required, the hand weaving, the textures, the amazing colors were so magical and appealing to me and such a contrast with our American throw-away culture. I had absolutely no plans to turn my visit to the souk into a business; all I knew was that I wanted to bring back EVERYTHING I saw for my own apartment. So there I was, completely ecstatic in the middle of the souk market, showing my Marrakchi boyfriend everything we needed to bring back – 1 or even 3 rugs, a few Moroccan poufs, a bunch of cactus silk pillows… And every time I pointed something out to him, he would say, “Don’t buy this here honey, I know the artisans who make them and I prefer encouraging them directly.” This is where my collaboration with Moroccan artisans began.

That’s when I thought to myself: “If I love these handmade crafts so much, I’m sure lots of people would love them just as much as me.” I had a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design and was pretty much fearless (and let’s be honest, very, VERY naïve). So there I was, already dreaming of selling all these beauties online.

I’ve always been into treasure hunting, finding the most beautiful pieces in a store, a market, at a fair, and on the web. I like to think I am a beauty hunter. The Moroccan souks are the perfect playground for me; sourcing among tons of handmade pieces makes me happy. My favorite game is to find the most amazing ones and also create new products, incorporating my own bright and pink aesthetic while working in collaboration with a team of artisans through the tight relationships I nurtured over the years.

What about your cute bath mats? Tell us a little about the creation of this exclusive product.

With my graphic design skills and my background in fashion, I was able to design this bath mat after realizing I would never be able to create more than one of the same rug in Morocco. I had been trying for years and insisting our Moroccan artisan team try to make several items of the same rug, to follow my sketches and make sure to place each color in the right place. Despite trying at least 100 times, it would always be a fail. The rugs would never be exactly the same. Then I realized I needed to create my own design and find a small workshop in India to have it made in more than one copy! I really wanted to keep all my production in Morocco, but I had to open my mind because it was just not working. Everything is handmade in Morocco, and they just don’t have the tools needed to duplicate a product in several copies.

I knew I had to keep my values aligned. I had to find a small workshop and make sure it was a fair trade product manufactured in honest conditions. I searched high and low for the perfect manufacturer.

Of course, the product is inspired by Moroccan rugs and infused with my own aesthetic. I like to say it’s a combination of Moroccan style with a Canadian twist! They don’t manufacture bath mats or water-absorbent rugs in Morocco, and so I felt like I was creating something new.

How does your personal or cultural identity inspire your shop or the items you make?

I am a Canadian woman married to a Moroccan, and we have two young boys together. I feel like my products represent this love. The love for handmade Moroccan artisanal products merges with a more modern, northern aesthetic. I love to blend these influences and create something I call Baba Souk. My brand is a fusion of two cultures. Through my ongoing work with a team of Moroccan artisans and the creation of my own line of rugs, I believe (I hope!) I’ve been able to bring a fresh twist to Moroccan designs.

-Stephanie

Our latest Moroccan rug collection is straight-up dreamy! If you’re new here, let me tell you the story about how I select authentic Moroccan rugs for Baba Souk, it’s very simple: I follow my heart! And yes, this is the exact advice I give my clients when they’re trying to select a Baba Souk rug but hey struggle to pick the one:

“Purchasing a Moroccan rug should be the same process as selecting a piece of art for your home: When your heart flips, you know you’re making the right decision.”

A Moroccan rug is a collectible piece of art and should be purchased based on love at first sight – not practicality. After all, if you take care of your rug properly, you will cherish it for a lifetime.

Find Your Perfect Match: Moroccan Rugs for different styles

It’s always hard to pick amongst hundreds of rugs but I’ve been working with the same artisans over the years and they now understand our Baba Souk aesthetics. Truth to be told and a lot of people do not believe me but it’s actually very hard to find the cutest rugs when you’re shopping at the regular Moroccan souk market. You need to literally go through hundreds and hundreds of piled-up rugs to find the hidden gems. I used to do that and I still do when I visit Marrakech but nowadays, I have rugs made especially for us to make sure they are on brand.

For this collection, I’ve been super inspired by Modern wool rugs with simple and bold patterns. They’re very cool and reminded me of my art history class when I learned about abstract art and the Color Field Painting movement. Look at this stunning painting by Mark Rothko, Orange, Red, Yellow to see what I mean.

I was also head over heels for a handful of pastel beauties! These are very hard to find with such gorgeous color palettes so if you’re feeling hit by Cupid just like me, don’t hesitate, they’re going to go fast!

A Moroccan rug is a collectible piece of art

This one is very special! It was love at first sight for me despite the very different – and not my usual – color palette! It’s a piece of art! It immediately made me think of Gustav Klimt’s iconic paintings. I just can’t wait to see this iconic rug in one of your gorgeous living rooms! One of my guilty pleasures is peeking at our clients’ decor. I absolutely love it when you guys kindly send me pictures of your homes!

This is a small rug collection but  we’ve incorporate a few classics! The black dots are always a sure bet and I love their feminine twist on the classic Beni Ourain rug. I also selected a few minimalist rugs with gorgeous wool and engraved patterns if you’re looking for something super cozy with a calmer look.

Recycled Textiles: Cotton Moroccan Rugs

Cotton rugs with cute colors are also (believe it or not) very hard to find! Sometimes, I sense that Moroccan rugs’ color palettes don’t quite hit the mark. The colors sometimes don’t match up. Colors are super subjective so I might be wrong! Anyhow, I’ve been working very hard with artisans to infuse Baba Souk’s color palette in their amazing creations. It’s a challenge! Firstly, because artisans craft the rugs with 100% recycled fabric, even if you find the perfect pink, it might not be available for the next rug. But isn’t it cool that we’re recycling fast fashion waste and creating the cutest rugs with fabric that would otherwise be thrown away? My mind is just blown away by the thought!

So many small cute rugs just hit the shop!

If you’ve been on the lookout for a small cute rug you’re going to be served with this collection! As much as I wanted to buy larger rugs all the cutest ones I could find were small! But I mean who could resist all this cuteness? Moroccan Cotton rugs are my favorite for kids’ bedroom and the small ones are adorable to put beside a bed. I agree they’re a bit small but they really do add tons of fun, color, and texture! You can use these small Moroccan rugs in a kitchen or entryway as well. The best part: Since they’re small and not too heavy you can wash them in the machine. Yes, don’t be afraid, it’s true. Read all our best tips to wash your Moroccan rugs right here.

We do have new 5×7 cotton rugs but I wish I had found more cute ones! These are my personal faves. The colors and patterns are so fun, they add a ton of personality to any room. These are my go-to for a kids’ bedroom. I love how they are super versatile and can adapt with the decor style of a growing kid. I’ve seen these cotton rugs fit in nurseries, toddlers’, big kids’, teenager’s bedroom and even adults’ decor! They’re more robust and resistant so they can evolve with your kid’s style as long as you take good care if it! My pro tip is: don’t wait for it to look dirty to wash it! You need to maintain it and depending on usage. Wash it at least twice a year to keep it looking like new. Again read all our best rug cleaning tips right here.

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I hope you’ll love our latest rug collection as much as I do! If you’re not already subscribed to our newsletter, you should! A lot of our rugs are one-of-a-kind and our subscribers get first dibs! + Bonus: You get -20% OFF your first rug purchase. Click right here to subscribe.

If you can’t find the exact rug you need or if you’ve fallen in love with a rug but you feel it’s too small, email me. We might be able to make a custom rug for you! I love to help clients find the rug of their dreams -Stephanie

We are slowly creating more Moroccan-style rugs designed by us at Baba Souk, and you might be wondering why! So I thought I would share the story behind these new rugs 🙂

The truth is: selling one-of-a-kind items is super fun, but it’s a very hard business model! After years of selling handmade one-of-a-kind rugs, we’ve noticed that clients frequently want to purchase the exact same rug. They were disappointed, and sometimes even frustrated (and even sad 😢), to see their favorite rug sold out so fast! We’ve tried so many times to replicate our most popular Moroccan rugs.

To be fully transparent, Moroccan arts and crafts artisans lack the necessary equipment for duplicating rugs. They are used to improvising and creating a rug with whatever color they have on hand to create a stunning one-of-a-kind creation. While we think it’s very cool and creative, and we know that Moroccan rugs are the cream of the crop. They have unbeatable textures, patterns, and quality – business-wise, it’s hard to scale on that model.

The Evolution of Moroccan Style Rugs at Baba Souk

We’ve been looking for years for easy-to-maintain, cool, fun, and colorful rugs that would be practical for the kitchen, bathroom, and high-traffic living areas without breaking the bank. The rugs needed to be machine washable, resistant, and easy to care for. But most importantly, the designs needed to be as cool as our Moroccan rugs!

We had to be able to have more than one of each made, which is not possible with handmade Moroccan rugs. (Trust us, we spent years trying because I really wanted to keep our production in Morocco, where my husband is from and where they have amazing handmade skills! It was a tough decision for me, but after years of failing, we decided to design our own Baba Souk rugs! (A wink at my clothing designer background). We started designing our rugs here at our Baba Souk Montreal office, and we’re currently working with a small Indian factory to have them made. We still make them by hand and we fairly pay the workers.

In India, they have facilities and tools to help workers make several units of the same rug design in a more manufactured way. To be real and 100% honest, our Indian “Moroccan Style” rugs are not anything like a real Moroccan rug, nothing will ever surpass the feeling and quality of a real handmade Moroccan rug. But they are an AMAZING compromise! They are cute and fun, and we make sure the quality is top-notch because one thing I really hate is the throwaway culture in which we live! Durability is one of our core values at Baba Souk, and we tested (and tested again!) the rugs we’ve designed to make sure our rugs are made to last.

We also wanted to offer a lower price point because we totally get that a Moroccan rug is a luxury item, and while you might love the look, your budget might not love the price tag! Ha! Our Baba Souk rugs are not cheap because, as mentioned above, we are not willing to compromise quality, but they’re reasonably priced.

Machine Washable Bathmats by Baba Souk

Our bathmats were created to be water absorbent, machine washable, and most importantly cute! 😉 We’re very proud to say they’ve been selling like hotcakes and have collected so many good reviews! (Scroll down this page to read them) This was our first Baba Souk design made in India and it’s a keeper. We’re planning to make more designs in the future and even maybe create a bathmat for non-pink lovers! (Haha, we see you, but what can I say, we have a deep love for pink!)

Machine Washable Runner rugs by Baba Souk

This runner rug was created because we just couldn’t find a cute machine-washable runner that would survive the test of kitchen spills, messy kids, and time! I’ve been washing mine for 1 years and I still absolutely love it. We would also love to create more designs and maybe a runner with a more neutral color palette. Let us know if this is a good idea!

Machine washable 3×5 rugs by Baba Souk

This cute 3′ x 5′ rug was created with kids’ and girls’ bedroom in mind. If I had to pick a favorite, it’s this one! A very sweet take on a Moroccan rug design with a natural cotton-colored background that is resistant to stains. It’s machine washable and perfect for any high-traffic area and could be used in a bathroom or a kitchen. We are planning a boy’s version soon!

Machine washable 2×4 rugs by Baba Souk

This small Moroccan-style rug is a fun one! While we imagined it could bring color to a kid’s bedside, it’s machine washable. It would be perfect for a bathroom, entryway, or kitchen! If one of these cuties is sold out, it’s because they’re so popular! We barely can keep up. We need investors, just sending it to the universe haha! 😉

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Oh, and if you’re wondering, no, we won’t stop selling authentic, real handmade Moroccan rugs. Of course not! I personally love them so much (Obsession is the right word). I love to curate the most amazing collection for you guys! As always, if you have any questions regarding our Moroccan Style Rugs, email me, I’m here for you.

Sending color and love,
Stephanie