Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG56

This vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild displays a lozenge network filled with a variation of hamsa, triangle and step motifs. The entire composition is bordered with double triangle forms, creating a symbol of protection. Palette includes an unusual light green ground with moments of bright pink, magenta, lavender, orange and loden green. 100% wool with a time faded patina.

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Beni M'Guild

The territory of Azrou, Ain Lheu, and M'Rirt is the main production region for this tribe, neighboring the Zaïane. The Beni M'Guild tribe has a long tradition of carpet making...their work tends to be quite dense, as tribes in this region can withstand harsh climates. Common Berber symbolism can be found in many of their woven works, while other carpets are solid fields of natural color devoid of any patterns or motifs. Subtle nuances in hue create waves of color, sometimes revealing pattern from below.

tribe.Beni M'Guild
region.Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco
circa.1960's
dimensions.10' x 5'7" / 3.04m x 1.7m
pile height.Medium
fringe length.2"
condition.Excellent
rug no.BG56
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