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20999 Vintage Brown Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 05'07 x 08'08.
Indulge in the enchanting fusion of Biophilic Design and sustainability with our hand-knotted wool vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug—an exquisite masterpiece hailing from the Mrirt region in the Middle Atlas Mountains, meticulously crafted by the Beni Mrirt tribe within Morocco's Berber ethnic group. Celebrated for their bold, geometric patterns, refined craftsmanship, and monochromatic color schemes, these Beni Mrirt carpets epitomize understated beauty while embracing a commitment to eco-friendly sustainability.
Bathed in a harmonious palette of brown, rust, and baked ochre hues, this Moroccan rug unfurls like a canvas painted with masterful brush strokes. Rich striations, running selvage to selvage, capture the essence of the natural landscape, mirroring the color of Tabla, a red clay sourced from the Haouz Plains west of the city. These strong waves of abrash create a dramatic horizon and layers of textured joy, evoking the mesmerizing imagery of Sahara Desert dunes—an ode to nature in every strand.
This intricate play of colors is not just visual poetry; it transcends mere pigmentation, resonating with cultural symbolism and Berber Tribe historical significance. The earth-tone colors go beyond aesthetics, symbolizing the very earth and dust that form the foundation of Morocco's architecture, adorning the walls of Kasbahs, mosques, medinas, and the tents of nomads traversing the land. Brown becomes more than a color; it symbolizes the soil and sand, a reminder of our ultimate return to the earth.
This vintage Beni Mrirt rug is not merely a floor covering; it's a sustainable work of art, weaving tales of a beguiling Moroccan paradise and offering a unique piece of eco-conscious luxury for your space. Welcome to your very own oasis, where Biophilic Design meets cultural heritage, and every step on this rug is a journey through sustainability and timeless beauty.
- Rendered in variegated shades of brown, ochre, sienna, copper, clay, chocolate, coffee, brick red, cider, russet, squash, rust and charcoal with other earth-tone colors.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Morocco.
- Berber Tribes of Morocco. Beni Mrirt.
- Measures: 05'07 x 08'08.
- Date: 1950s. Mid-20th Century.