Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG19

This vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild has an abrashed field with varying shades of salmon interrupted by a band of saturated magenta. Devoid of pattern with the exception of horizontal lozenge chains in ivory that begin and finish the piece. Some fringe loss, which does not detract from the overall condition or character. 100% wool.

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Beni M'Guild

The Beni M'Guild tribe has a long tradition of carpet making...their work tends to be quite dense, as tribes of this region weave their pieces to withstand the harsh cold climate of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Common Berber symbolism can be found in many of their woven works, while other carpets are created with solid fields, devoid of any patterns or motifs. Variations in dye lots fade over the decades, showing as subtle nuances in hue (abrash), often creating waves of color. Sometimes, the dense pile reveals a hidden pattern from below.

tribe.Beni M'Guild
region.Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco
circa.1960
dimensions.9'2" x 6' / 2.8m x 1.83m
pile height.Low
fringe length.4"
condition.Excellent
rug no.BG19
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