A member of a race somewhat resembling the Arabs, but often classed as Hamitic, who were formerly the inhabitants of the whole of North Africa from the Mediterranean southward into the Sahara, and who still occupy a large part of that region; -- called also Kabyles. Also, the language spoken by this people.
Originating from North Africa, the process of hand spun, undyed wool yarn hand weaving. It has been imitated on a commercial basis and now the name Berber provides a homespun natural feel and coloured carpet.
Indigenous people of Morocco, they often lead nomad and simple lifestyles.
a member of any of various peoples living in northern Africa west of Tripoli (Arabic Barbar )
a member of a Caucasoid Muslim people of northern Africa
an ethnic minority descended from Berbers and Arabs and living in northern Africa
a cluster of related dialects that were once the major language of northern Africa west of Egypt; now spoken mostly in Morocco
Acrylic pile with tumbled, nubby textured surface with a soft knit backing. Soft, pill-free and long wearing.
People living in North Africa. Berbers make up a majority of the population of North Africa in terms of race. Berber children
Term popularly used to refer to a natural colored look of carpeting. Berber is more accurately or traditionally defined as a group of North African tribes people who crafted rugs of handspun yarn from the un-dyed wool of local sheep.
Heavy loop carpet in natural colours. Made from combination of wool and man-made fibres.
A style of rug or carpet that is tufted in a loop-pile technique. Usually made with thick speckled yarns such as nylon, wool or olefin.
Loop-pile carpet tufted with thick yarn, such as wool, nylon or olefin. Often having random specks of color in contrast to a base hue, this floor covering has a full, comfortable feel, while maintaining an informal, casual look. Currently, this term has expanded to describe many level or multi-level loop carpet styles.
A texture very similar to Sherpa, but with a heavier, more woolen texture - used for Outerwear
A term that originally referred to the traditional handweaving of North African tribespeople who used handspun yarns made from the undyed wool of local sheep. This homespun, natural look has been developed on a commercial basis by carpet manufacturers.
A loop-pile carpet that offers great durability, a full comfortable texture and a casual, informal look. Often, these carpets incorporate flecks of color that contrast with the primary hue. The term Berber has expanded to include many level and multi-level loop carpet styles.
Carpeting using flecked yarns and loop styles from large nubby to small tight loops.
The term Berber is but a variation of the Latin original word Barbarian, earlier in history applied by Romans specifically to their Northern hostile neighbors from Germanica (modern Germany). The variation is a French one when spelled Berbere and English when spelled Berber. The term appeared 1st in the 4th century in a religious conflicts between Saint Augustine, a Numedian-Roman Bishop of the Catholic, and the Donatists allies of the Barbarians, also known as Vandals.
