Desert Totems — Beni Mrirt Vertical Registers
Desert Totems — Beni Mrirt Vertical Registers
Desert Totems — Beni Mrirt Vertical Registers (200 × 300 cm)
A striking Beni Mrirt on a warm terracotta sand ground, animated by stacked vertical “totem” columns in charcoal and salt-and-pepper ivory. Dense, velvety pile with superb hand; flatweave aprons and hand-twisted fringe deliver an authentic Atlas finish at room scale.
Glyph Reading
The upright registers reference Amazigh standing stones, palm trunks, and ksour towers—markers of protection and wayfinding. Their cadence works as axis recall, drawing the eye along the length while the terracotta field holds warmth and stability. Energetically, this piece grounds a large living zone and focuses flow without heaviness.
Provenance & Structure
- Lineage / Tribe: Beni Mrirt
- Region: Middle Atlas (Khenifra), Morocco
- Epoch: Contemporary (2020s)
- Dimensions: 200 × 300 cm (plus fringe)
- Structure: Hand-knotted on cotton warp with high-grade wool pile
- Materials: Terracotta ground with charcoal and marled ivory columns
- Handle / Pile: Dense, velvety handle; medium-high pile
- Finish: Flatweave aprons with hand-twisted fringe; selvedge sides
- Construction note: Subtle central join typical of large Atlas formats
- Condition: New
- ADA-ID: [ADA-R##]
Design Vocabulary
- Vertical totem registers — guardianship & wayfinding
- Terracotta field — warmth & architectural calm
- Charcoal / marled ivory contrast — depth & rhythm
Beni Mrirt typology — sculptural color-blocking on a plush, undyed wool ground.
✧ 100% natural wool | Handmade in the Middle Atlas | One of a kind
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✧ Handwoven Sample — Customizable
This rug is an original sample from our weaving workshop. Every stitch is handcrafted using undyed or plant-dyed wool sourced from the Atlas. The motifs, symbols, and size can all be reimagined to reflect your own vision.
