Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG09

With a predominant series of chevrons comprised of Berber motifs protected by two varying chains of side borders, this is a classic example of a vintage Morrocan Beni M'Guild carpet. The twisted textural pile is knotted in a palette of saturated burnt red, faded magenta, orange, celadon, violet, dark brown, ivory, and black, some of which are tinted with natural dyes. 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.1950's
dimensions.10'9" x 5'11" / 3.28m x 1.8m
pile height.Medium
fringe length.3"
condition.Excellent
rug no.BG09
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