Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG_124

This vintage Beni M'Guild displays large scale reverberating chevron motifs comprised of Berber motifs. The network dissolves at one end amongst less structured scattered forms. Knotted in faded coral pink and magenta with moments of orange, saffron yellow, fire red, lavender, dark brown, and ivory. Partially filled ladder side borders frame the piece. Note the very usable square proportions. 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.7'4" x 6'6" / 2.24m x 1.98m
pile height.Medium
fringe length.5"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BG_124
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