Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG71

A monochromatic vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild knotted in an abrashed violet with a lush pile. Subtle dye lot shifts create dimension and visual texture throughout. Ivory and coral pink fringe adds a touch of spontaneity. An excellent pairing with #BG72. Wool pile on a cotton/wool warp.

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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.1970's
dimensions.6'7" x 4'8" / 2m x 1.42m
pile height.Medium
fringe length.5"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BG71
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