Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Carpet BO_127

This vintage Beni Ouarain beautifully balances a female/male presence with a lozenge network interspersed between vertical bars. The bars appear to overlay the composition, adding dimension to the piece. Woven in dark sable brown on an ivory ground, and finished with bands of flat weave at both ends. 100% wool.

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Beni Ouarain

This nomadic Berber tribe produces some of the finest quality rugs in all of Morocco. Usually made of natural ivory and black or brown wool as the pattern, these rugs show an archaic symbolism that dates back to the earliest forms of art and writing. Known for their simplistic lozenge patterns, these motifs are a link to some of the oldest discovered human artifacts, including the ancient Venus figurines of Europe. The Beni Ouarain weave with a double knot technique which allows for a thicker pile construction and added insulation from the cold. These rugs are used for family beds and could be folded over to provide protection from frigid temperatures.

tribe.Beni Ouarain
region.Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco
circa.1960's
dimensions.11'1" x 6'2" / 3.37m x 1.87m
pile height.Medium
fringe length.12"
condition.Excellent
rug no.BO_127
rug no.Inquire