Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Carpet BO29

With a deconstructed lozenge motif, this vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain carpet has a bold graphic sensibility, combining a linear and zigzag pattern framed within the side borders. The lower pile height is knotted in ivory and dark brown wool, with small hints of black mixed in.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
dimensions.10'11" x 5'11" / 3.33m x 1.8m
pile height.Low
fringe length.3" on each end
condition.Very Good
rug no.BO29
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