Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG15

This vintage Beni M'Guild is a minimal yet colorful example, with an abrashed magenta field and moments of Berber male symbols in teal, orange, saffron, faded violet, green, and pink. Varied pile height ranges from low to medium, adding visual interest and depth to 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.9'10" x 6'6" / 2.99m x 1.98m
pile height.Varies (low to medium)
fringe length.5"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BG15
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