Rug - 450 cm - 215 cm

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Origin: Morocco; Beni Mguild vintage hand-knotted rug, 450 × 215 cm, 100% natural wool.

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Hand-knotted vintage Beni Mguild rug by the weavers of the Middle Atlas in Morocco. A truly exceptional piece, both for its very large size and for the remarkable density of its design, a rarity at these dimensions.
The background unveils a deep Bordeaux purple, sumptuous and warm, entirely crisscrossed with juxtaposed diamonds. Each compartment houses its own motif—stars, diamonds, rosettes, and Berber symbols—in a profusion of details highlighted with orange, pink, ivory, and saffron. This richness of composition, where no diamond looks exactly like another, testifies to long, meticulous weaving work and genuine mastery. The patina of time unifies the whole in deep, velvety tones, the hallmark of the finest vintage pieces.
With a length of 4.50 meters, it is an opulent rug meant to dress a large living room and bring warmth, depth, and character, in a bohemian, vintage, eclectic, or contemporary interior.
Knotted fringe finishes at the ends.
Specifications:

Origin: Beni Mguild tribe, Middle Atlas, Morocco
Weaving: weavers of the Middle Atlas
Material: 100% natural wool
Technique: hand-knotted
Dimensions: 450 x 215 cm
One-of-a-kind, vintage, hand-made

Patina, color variations, and small irregularities bear witness to the artisanal character, vintage authenticity, and the piece’s genuineness.

Hand-knotted vintage Beni Mguild rug by the weavers of the Middle Atlas in Morocco. A truly exceptional piece, both for its very large size and for the remarkable density of its design, a rarity at these dimensions.
The background unveils a deep Bordeaux purple, sumptuous and warm, entirely crisscrossed with juxtaposed diamonds. Each compartment houses its own motif—stars, diamonds, rosettes, and Berber symbols—in a profusion of details highlighted with orange, pink, ivory, and saffron. This richness of composition, where no diamond looks exactly like another, testifies to long, meticulous weaving work and genuine mastery. The patina of time unifies the whole in deep, velvety tones, the hallmark of the finest vintage pieces.
With a length of 4.50 meters, it is an opulent rug meant to dress a large living room and bring warmth, depth, and character, in a bohemian, vintage, eclectic, or contemporary interior.
Knotted fringe finishes at the ends.
Specifications:

Origin: Beni Mguild tribe, Middle Atlas, Morocco
Weaving: weavers of the Middle Atlas
Material: 100% natural wool
Technique: hand-knotted
Dimensions: 450 x 215 cm
One-of-a-kind, vintage, hand-made

Patina, color variations, and small irregularities bear witness to the artisanal character, vintage authenticity, and the piece’s genuineness.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Length
450 cm
Width
215 cm
Material
Wool on wool
Country of origin
Morocco
Condition
In very good condition
Professionally cleaned
Yes
Manufacturing period
Mid 20th century
Weight
22 kg
FranceVerified
Private

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