Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG59

A subdued Beni M'Guild example, exhibiting an intricate female lozenge pattern in a sophisticated palette. Accents of filled motifs in saturated indigo complement the faded salmon, apricot, and magenta tones of the field. Variations on the step motif are knotted in a faded sable wool, creating the lozenges throughout. 100% wool with a beautiful patina.

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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-1960's
dimensions.9'3" x 6'2" / 2.81m x 1.87m
pile height.Low
fringe length.2"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BG59
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