Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG88

This subtle yet strong Beni M'Guild features variations on a filled lozenge style, woven with an unusual blush hued ivory ground. The motifs are knotted in a palette of bright pink, orange, kelly green, lavender, pale yellow, brick red, plum, charcoal, and ivory. Minimal side borders containing square and diamond forms frame the piece. 100% wool.

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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.12' x 6'3" / 3.65m x 1.9m
pile height.Medium
fringe length.6"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BG88
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