Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG47

A classic Beni M’Guild on a grand scale, displaying and intricate network of small lozenge motifs and strong asymmetrical borders. Woven in a vibrant palette of green, red, magenta, orange and light yellow. The low pile of the piece creates a strong graphic presence. 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.1950's-60's
dimensions.10'4" x 6'6" / 3.15m x 1.97m
pile height.Low
fringe length.3"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BG47
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