Vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet BG12

Woven with a low compact pile, this vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild carpet has a diffuse lozenge network reminiscent of a bright red poppy field. Faded violet/grey and pale grey bands with hints of orange add depth and highlights, while the side ladder borders (symbolizing male protection) and charcoal selvedges define the composition. Minor fringe loss. 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
dimensions.9'10" x 7'3" / 3.0m x 2.21m
pile height.Low
fringe length.1"
condition.Excellent
rug no.BG12
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