Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG_161

A monochromatic vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild carpet with a dense low pile, with a striking display of dye lot shifts. Knotted in a saturated abrashed magenta with charcoal grey warp and fringe. Drastic changes from fading and oxidation of the dyes, create further dimension and a visual dance for the viewer. 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.10'10" x 6'1" / 3.3m x 1.85m
pile height.Low
fringe length.6"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BG_161
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