{"product_id":"6-x-12-vintage-moroccan-rug-20132","title":"6 x 12 - Vintage Moroccan Rug - 20132","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeni Ourain Vintage Moroccan Rug with 8 Pointed Stars, 06’06” x 12’05” From Esmaili Rugs Collection. Most renowned of all the vintage Moroccan rugs are the rugs made by the Beni Ouarain tribe in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. The Beni Ouarain (Beni Ourain) rugs are easily recognizable, like this one, with the typical ivory field, sumptuous and shaggy pile with abstract geometric patterns. Vintage Beni Ourain rugs, like this one, have the ability to connect the nomadic Berber tribe history with today’s modern interiors. While the patterns may seem whimsical and random – they are very significant to the rug weaver’s life. The Berber women incorporate design elements from their personal experience into the rugs designs. The symbols are usually references to events and aspects of their daily life such as beliefs, birth, fertility, nature, femininity, life and spirituality. This hand-knotted Moroccan rug is composed of an abstract double lozenge pattern in the center enclosing a series of 8 pointed stars. Eight is an important number as it represents balance. It also represents the eight-paths in the way of Buddah and symbolizes the eight immortals in Chinese tradition. The universal symbolism for the number eight represents balance, harmony and cosmic order. While Moroccan rugs display some of the same aesthetic tendencies previously celebrated by modern artists, they are indeed tribal compositions which have played importance to the nomadic tribes of Morocco for centuries. With its symmetrical proportions combined with folk art creativity make this a perfect representation of primitive tribal design. Simplistic in style and a touch of symmetry, this Beni Ouarain rug leaves us with a sense of mystery and true beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Esmaili Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50097873289509,"sku":"20132","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/7392\/7717\/files\/products-20132.jpg?v=1753580465","url":"https:\/\/www.esmailirugs.com\/products\/6-x-12-vintage-moroccan-rug-20132","provider":"Esmaili Rugs ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}