A very rare flatweave, 1960s/70s, most probably from the surrounding area of the town of Ain Leuh, which is located in the northwestern part of the Beni Mguild region. Particularly striking about this kilim is the subdued color variation ranging from turquoise to moss green and the brushstroke-like delicate stripes in the open field. The time worn patina combined with the faded colors field gives this rug a painterly touch.

The tribal area of the BENI MGUILD is located in the central portion of the Middle Atlas with Azrou as the largest town in the territory. The Beni Mguild tribe is split up into nine sub-tribes divided into three zones: the Azaghar Plateau region, the ridges of the Middle Atlas proper, and the steppes of the upper Moulouya valley. The knotted rugs of the Beni Mguild have a high pile height (up to 4 cm/ 1.57 in) with a dense structure if used as sleeping rugs. The ones used as floor coverings for festive occasions are lower in pile and even denser in structure. The colors are usually brownish purple or burgundy red, white ones are highly unusual, and in rarer cases also blue or green. The rugs of the Beni Mtir, Ait Seghrouchène (with a dark background), Zayan, Guigou and Ait Sgougou are most often confused with the ones of the Beni Mguild.