A contemporary Beni Mrirt in a warm sand/ivory ground, carved into a sculptural grid of raised squares. One terracotta-brown square “signals” the composition, adding a refined point of focus. Dense, velvety pile; short flatweave aprons with natural fringe complete the authentic Atlas finish.

Glyph Reading

The checked reticulation parcels the field into measured cells—an Amazigh logic of order and protection. A subtle longitudinal join acts as axis recall, and the single colored square works as a signal/seed for intention and renewal. Energetically, this piece grounds large rooms while directing calm focus.

Provenance & Structure

• Lineage / Tribe: Beni Mrirt
• Region: Middle Atlas (Khenifra), Morocco
• Epoch: Contemporary (2020s)
• Dimensions: 230 × 310 cm (plus fringe)
• Structure: Hand-knotted on cotton warp with sculpted wool pile
• Materials: High-grade undyed wool in sand/ivory tones with a terracotta accent
• Handle / Pile: Dense, velvety handle; medium-high carved relief 
• Finish: Flatweave aprons with natural fringe; selvedge sides
• Construction note: Subtle central join typical of oversized Atlas formats
• Condition: New
• ADA-ID: [ADA-R##]

Design Vocabulary

• Relief checker (reticulated field) — order & protection
• Axis recall along join — centering & balance
• Accent square — intention & focal point

Beni Mrirt typology — sculpted grid on an undyed field with a single accent square.