Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG48

This older vintage Beni M'Guild example combines classic female symbolism with a sophisticated palette of magenta, coral red, salmon, orange, light green and charcoal wool. A network of empty and filled lozenges overlays an abrashed color field, adding depth to the piece. Wide borders of double triangle motifs frame the piece along with charcoal selvedges. 100% wool with a beautiful 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.1940's
dimensions.7'3" x 5'7" / 2.2m x 1.7m
pile height.Low
fringe length.2"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BG48
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Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG48