Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG86

This sizable Beni M'Guild features an intricate network of lozenges containing other traditional Berber symbols within. Male protection borders of four pointed star and cross motifs frame the composition. Knotted in a palette of abrashed magenta, indigo, mossy green, orange, and ivory. The hues have faded over time, lending a warm patina and depth to the piece. 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.1960's-1970's
dimensions.12'10" x 7'1" / 3.91m x 2.15m
pile height.Low
fringe length.4"
condition.Excellent
rug no.BG86
rug no.SOLD