Classic Vintage Berber Moroccan Beni Ourain Wool Pile Area Rug 47083

Vintage Moroccan Rug, Morocco, Mid-20th Century – Deceivingly simple, this vintage Beni Ourain carpet from Morocco is a superlative example of this group’s profound talent for creating infinitely modern designs from truly ancient motifs. These prized shag carpets have a casual elegance and playful feel that is almost exuberant. Classical zigzagging lines, a symbol of snakes and running water, converge in the field creating a series of towering lozenges, another universal symbol of protection and the human form. The precise placement of these stippled lines creates a secondary pattern effortlessly. As the lines merge, a third tower of scissoring lozenges emerges in the center along with zigzagging side panels that display the enduring pattern making principle of infinite rapport. These perfectly executed motifs are flattered by the opulent wool fibers, which are equally important to the look and feel of vintage Beni Ourain rugs.