Zanafi Hanbel Rug – Flat-Woven Black & Cream, 170×100 cm

Black and Cream Kilim Rug – 170 × 100 cm, Flat-Woven Hanbel

This black and cream kilim rug is a flat-woven Zanafi hanbel from Morocco, in black and cream.

What is a Zanafi hanbel rug?

Hanbel is the Moroccan word for a flat-woven rug — what is called a kilim elsewhere. Zanafi rugs are a family of flat-woven rugs from the southern slopes of the High Atlas, around Ouarzazate, recognisable by their horizontal bands of different widths, often filled with small geometric motifs such as diamonds, zigzags and crosses. Learn more in our guide to the types of Moroccan rugs.

A flat weave: thin, light and reversible

A hanbel has no knots and no long pile. On the loom, the weaver passes the coloured weft threads over and under the vertical warp threads and packs them tightly, building the pattern line by line. The result is a thin, lightweight rug that can be used on both sides, and that is highly durable: with no pile to flatten or trap dirt, it stays neat in busy rooms. The designs are built from stripes, geometric patterns and fine decorative borders.

Kilim, hanbel or Zanafi?

Kilim is the international name for a flat-woven rug; in Morocco the same textile is called a hanbel. Zanafi is one regional family of hanbels, with designs organised in horizontal bands, while other regions — such as the Zemmour country around Khemisset — weave denser, all-over patterns.

Material, colour and design

Black and cream give this rug a strong, timeless contrast. Like every Zanafi hanbel, its design is built from bands, patterns and fine decorative borders woven flat into the rug.

Why choose this black and cream kilim rug?

A black and cream kilim rug is a practical rug with real character: thin enough to sit under doors and furniture, light enough to move and shake out, reversible, and highly durable. Because no two pieces are the same, you get a rug that nobody else has.

Size and details

• Size: 170 × 100 cm (5.6 × 3.3 ft)
• Material: Wool
• Technique: Flat-woven (hanbel / kilim)
• Colour: Black and cream
• Origin: Morocco

Where to use it

This black and cream kilim rug suits a living room, a bedroom, a home office or a hallway.

How to style a black and cream kilim rug

A black and cream kilim rug anchors a room: it looks beautiful with light wood floors, linen and black metal or ceramic accents.

• Use a thin non-slip underlay on wooden or tiled floors.
• Repeat one of its colours in a cushion or a throw.
• It also works as a bed throw or a wall hanging.

Not sure about the size? Read our rug size guide, or browse all our handmade Moroccan rugs.

Care instructions

• Vacuum both sides regularly, or shake it outside.
• Turn it over from time to time: it is reversible, so it wears evenly.
• Blot spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth — do not rub.
• Use a thin non-slip underlay on smooth floors.
• For a deep clean, use a professional rug cleaner.

Every piece is unique

Because it is made by hand, your rug may show small irregularities in shape, colour and pattern. They are the signature of the artisan and part of its charm.

Frequently asked questions

Is this black and cream kilim rug one of a kind?

Yes — this exact piece is the only one.

Is this black and cream kilim rug reversible?

Yes. A flat-woven hanbel has no pile, so you can use it on both sides and turn it over to spread the wear.

Does a flat-woven rug shed?

Very little — much less than a pile rug, which makes it easy to live with.

Is 170 × 100 cm the right size for my room?

At 170 × 100 cm, this black and cream kilim rug suits a bedside, a home office, an entrance or the space in front of a small sofa.

How is it shipped?

Your rug is rolled, wrapped and shipped for free with tracking. See our Shipping Info / Returns page for delivery times.