Vintage Beni Ouarain Berber Rug
This vintage Beni Ouarain Berber rug displays a highly articulated version of the traditional design. A rare shade of light orange punctuates some of its details. Very fine knot density results in a crisp pattern rendition, characteristic of master weaves. Experienced and proficient female weavers typically produce these highest quality tribal rugs.
Seventeen tribes compose the Beni Ouarain confederation, inhabiting the high mountain region of the northeastern Middle Atlas. Beni Ouarain rugs differ from other Berber weavings. Weavers create them almost exclusively on an ivory background, decorating them with abstract geometric motifs in undyed natural brown/black wool. The pattern typically consists of an all-over grid of lozenges with little or no variation.