Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG83

A striking Beni M'Guild example, exhibiting a strong Berber message with both bold lozenge networks and miniaturized lozenge grids within. The bold overall pattern is knotted in indigo and magenta, with the intricate grids displaying moments of indigo, celadon green, sunny yellow, magenta and some moments of bright red. Vertical diamond chains are visible on the side borders framing the composition. 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.1960's -1970's
dimensions.9'2" x 6'5" / 2.8m x 1.95m
pile height.Low
fringe length.4"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BG83
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