Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG25

An exceptional vintage Beni M'Guild carpet with a clear influence from the Beni Ouarain tribe. A varied abrashed field of crimson red, salmon, poppy orange and warm plum/brown creates a vibrant foundation for the lozenge network. The pattern is knotted in grey/brown and ivory undyed wool. 100% wool with a time faded patina.

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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.12'2" x 6'7" / 3.7m x 2m
pile height.Medium
fringe length.6"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BG25
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