Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG63

A vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild woven in a sophisticated palette of magenta, plum, pomegranate, poppy red, mocha brown, sable grey, pale blue, and ivory. A horizontal band of partial lozenges in grass green forms a male zigzag motif, lending an unexpected element to the composition. The network of empty and filled lozenges overlays an abrashed field, adding depth and a sense of movement to the piece. A few areas of restoration are present, consistent for a carpet of this age. 100% wool with a beautiful 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.1960's
dimensions.9' x 5'7" / 2.74m x 1.7m
pile height.Low
fringe length.3"
condition.Excellent
rug no.BG63
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