Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG20

An exceptional antique Beni M'Guild with an intricate network of lozenges containing smaller lozenges within. Male protection vertical chevron borders frame the composition. Knotted in wool primarily dyed from natural sources in a palette of abrashed magenta, celadon, and cerulean blue. The hues have faded over time, lending a wonderful aged patina and depth to the piece. Some fringe loss which does not detract from the overall condition or character. 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.1940's
dimensions.10'2" x 6'8" / 3.09m x 2.03m
pile height.Medium
fringe length.2"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BG20
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