Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG60

This vintage Beni M'Guild displays a multicolored opposing chevron pattern created from an array of Berber symbols. The field is knotted in faded pomegranate with a band of bright red adding a striking detail. Motifs are woven in light turquoise/celadon, bright pink, orange, charcoal, and ivory. A few older repairs are present, which do not detract from the overall character or condition of the piece. 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's
dimensions.11'2" x 6'4" / 3.4m x 1.93m
pile height.Low
fringe length.2"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BG60
rug no.Inquire