Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG84

An excellent Beni M'Guild example constructed of wool dyed from both natural and synthetic sources. The palette of pomegranate, indigo, taupe, celadon green, bright orange, coral red, and ivory has faded over time, lending character and a warm patina to the piece. A complex Berber message is spoken through an intricate lozenge network filled with traditional symbology. Side borders of H-motifs, arrows and triangles frame the composition. A few areas of fringe loss, consistent for a carpet of this age. 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-1960's
dimensions.9'8" x 5'5" / 2.94m x 1.65m
pile height.Low
fringe length.6"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BG84
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