Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Carpet BO_207

A striking vintage Beni Ouarain featuring a bold belted style lozenge network. The lozenges are contained within prominent side borders, a variation on a male branch symbol. Woven in ivory and jet black wool. Note some areas of pile loss are present, which does not detract from the overall character of the piece.

Close it

tribe.

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 - 1970's
dimensions.8'8" x 6'3" / 2.64m x 1.9m
pile height.Low
fringe length.6"
condition.Very Good
rug no.BO_207
rug no.Inquire below