Items Similar to The House of Diamonds: A Zayane Beni M'Guild Moroccan Masterpiece of Continuity

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Nomadic Charm

The Guardian's Dominion: Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Masterpiece of Protection

Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Midcentury Modern Style

Vintage Beni M'Guild Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style

Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug , Tribal Enchantment Meets Midcentury Modern

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Nomadic Charm

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 12

The House of Diamonds: A Zayane Beni M'Guild Moroccan Masterpiece of Continuity

Name: The House of Diamonds: A Zayane Beni M'Guild Moroccan Masterpiece of Continuity
Brand: Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Rating: 4.9 (150 reviews)

$4,690

£3,546.07

€4,151.69

CA$6,672.71

A$6,787.36

CHF 3,895.25

MX$81,592.04

NOK 45,437.97

SEK 45,865.73

DKK 31,037.68

About the Item

21886 Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug, 06'08 x 14'01. The House of Diamonds: A Zayane Beni M'Guild Moroccan Masterpiece of Continuity. Woven within the highland traditions of Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug reflects the shared artistic heritage of the Zayane and Beni M'Guild tribes, neighboring Amazigh communities united through the historic Aït Oumalou Sanhaja confederation. Its intricate composition unfolds as a visual chronicle of kinship, protection, and generational memory. Rich passages of magenta purple, sunset orange, dark crimson, ivory, and espresso create a luminous tableau of pattern that reveals new discoveries with every viewing. Possessing both tribal authenticity and remarkable sophistication, this striking masterwork stands as a rare testament to the enduring artistry of Morocco's mountain weavers. The field is dominated by a powerful arrangement of vertically stacked diamond lattices, one of the most revered symbols in Amazigh iconography. These interconnected lozenges represent womanhood, fertility, and the sacred continuity of family lineage. Their hourglass-like silhouettes evoke the feminine form, celebrating the life-giving force at the center of the household. As the diamonds expand and contract across the exceptional composition, they create a rhythmic architecture of protection, transforming the rug into a woven invocation for prosperity, unity, and future generations. Nested within these larger structures are concentric diamonds, crosses, and geometric focal points that deepen the symbolic narrative. Each smaller diamond signifies ancestral succession—mothers, daughters, grandchildren, and the unbroken thread of inheritance that binds a family together. At the heart of many of these forms lies the "Goz" eye talisman, woven to intercept envy, misfortune, and harmful intentions before they can reach the home. Flowing between these iconic motifs are animated zigzags and chevrons that represent life's journey itself, acknowledging resilience, transformation, and the triumph of perseverance through changing seasons and circumstances. Encircling the exquisite work of art is a remarkable linked-chain border composed of interconnected diamonds and squares. This continuous framework symbolizes communal strength and enduring family bonds, expressing the weaver's desire for stability across generations. Along the lower border, the presence of the Tafza, or scissors motif, introduces one of the most powerful protective symbols in Amazigh belief. Inspired by iron tools revered for their ability to repel malevolent forces, these interlocking forms create a permanent talismanic barrier around the rug's symbolic universe. The result is an extraordinary masterpiece of cultural storytelling—an heirloom-quality textile where lineage, protection, fertility, and tribal identity converge into a singular expression of woven luxury. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Morocco. Berber Tribes of Morocco. Beni M'Guild. Measures: 06'08 x 14'01. Pile Height: 0.72 of an inch. Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.

Creator:
Beni M'Guild (Weaver),Berber Tribes of Morocco (Weaver)
Dimensions:
Width: 80 in (203.2 cm)Length: 169 in (429.26 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool
Place of Origin:
Morocco
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1960-1969
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 21886 Vintage Beni M'Guild Zayne Moroccan Rug, 06'08 x 14'011stDibs: LU942950306022

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Moroccan Vintage Rug – Intricate Tribal Geometry

Located in New York, NY

Moroccan Vintage Rug – Intricate Tribal Geometry and Soft Pastel Palette Size: 5'7" × 12'1" (170 × 368 cm) This captivating Moroccan rug, dating from the 1940s, showcases an exceptio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Azilal Tribal Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Morocco, 1960s

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1960s authentic wonderf example of Moroccan Berber weaving from the high atlas region.Beautif Azilal tribal African rug from Morocco, handcrafted from wo and cotton.This Moroccan rug...

Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage North African Berber Tribal Rug Ait Khozema from Morocco

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Beautiful hand knotted rug from North Africa. This great vintage piece was made by women of the Berber Ait Khozema tribe in Morocco. These people are at home in the Atlas Mountains, ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

$Vintage Moroccan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, 1960s, 5' x 11'6\"$

Vintage Moroccan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, 1960s, 5' x 11'6\"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Vintage Moroccan hand-knotted Wool rug with an orange field, This Moroccan rug has green, yellow, and blue accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric diamond pattern design. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage North African Moroccan Azilal bifurcated Berber Rug

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Beautiful bifurcated vintage Berber rug from the Atlas Mountains. Good full pile condition, all edges original. Great patina and vintage style. Hand-knotted by a tribal woman of the ...

Category

1990s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Drastic two toned vintage Moroccan Aït Sgougou rug curated by Breuckelen Berber

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Brooklyn, US

A vintage Aït Sgougou carpet from the Middle Atlas region Morocco. A simple composition of abstracted lozenges, some containing smaller forms and designs, floats over a changing fiel...

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

The House of Diamonds: A Zayane Beni M'Guild Moroccan Masterpiece of Continuity

About the Item

More From This Seller

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...

Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

You May Also Like

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Vintage 1960s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

1990s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs