Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG28

This colorful Beni M'Guild exhibits an overall lozenge network knotted in a palette of coral red, bright orange, faded magenta, dark brown, grey, and ivory. The pattern appears to come in and out of focus, adding to the sense of depth of the piece. Minimal side borders frame the composition. Note the almost square proportions and very functional size. 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
dimensions.7'7" x 6'6" / 2.3m x 2m
pile height.Low
fringe length.6" and 5"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BG28
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