Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain 152 x 279 cm Rug

Vintage Beni Ourain rugs are hand woven by the Berber tribes from the Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Featuring a beautiful lush pile of natural undyed wool, variegated lozenge pattern and playful pops of color, these tribal rugs are a captivating vision of woven beauty. The symbols found on each Beni Ourain rug served a quasi-magical and religious purpose in preserving life. Feminine symbols include the chevron, the lozenge and the X-shape while male symbols took the form of long straight lines usually found on the outer portions of the rug. Typically, the male and female symbols are woven side-by-side or linked with one another to represent the reproductive unity. Vintage Beni Ourain rugs provide designers and homeowners with timeless, unique and functional works of art for the modern-day home. This vintage Beni Ourain rug has been professionally cleaned. Any natural inconsistencies and age-related wear are inherent in these unique, handmade Moroccan rugs.