Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG90

This wonderful vintage Beni M'Guild features classic female symbolism in a unique palette of salmon, coral red, faded peach and indigo. The network of filled lozenges is knotted in a lower pile than the abrashed field, adding depth to the piece. A large band of indigo creates striking contrast in the center of the composition. Note the exceptional width and size. 100% wool with a warm 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.1950's-1960's
dimensions.11' x 7'3" x 3.35m x 2.2m
pile height.Low
fringe length.None
condition.Very Good
rug no.BG90
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Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG90