A contemporary Beni Ourain in undyed ivory wool, drawn with rhythmic charcoal-green zig lines that run the field lengthwise. The composition reads airy and modern while retaining High Atlas tactility—soft, cushioned pile with a clean bound edge profile.

Glyph Reading

The repeating serpentine/zig is an Amazigh water path—movement, protection, and good passage. As the line oscillates, it “charges” the field with gentle momentum while keeping the ground open for calm. Energetically, this rug invites flow and clarity along a clear longitudinal axis.

Provenance & Structure

• Lineage / Tribe: Beni Ourain
• Region: Middle/High Atlas, Morocco
• Epoch: 2025
• Dimensions: 130 × 198 cm
• Structure: Hand-knotted on cotton warp with wool pile
• Materials: Undyed ivory wool with charcoal-green patterning
• Handle / Pile: Soft, cushioned handle; low–medium pile [~ mm if known]
• Finish: Bound/overcast edges (no fringe)
• Condition: New
• ADA-ID: [ADA-R##]

Design Vocabulary

• Serpentine zig — water path, protection & movement
• Longitudinal axis — directional flow & balance
• Undyed field — calm minimalism, versatile placement

Beni Ourain typology — open field with serpentine longitudinal lines.