Vintage Beni Ouarain Berber Rug
N°
01627
Period
Circa 1960
Origin
Northeastern Middle Atlas, Morocco
Materials
Wool
Status
Sold
Size
280 cm x 190 cm9'2" x 6'2"
The rugs of the Beni Ouarain confederation of Berber tribes are typically recognised by their ivory background, with the pattern being embellished in the tones of brown or black. This rare example has a predominantly green background (with traces of other colours mixed in the ‘salt and pepper’ technique) with the characteristic hooked lozenges being scattered around the field.