An elegant Ait Ighezrane from the southwestern territory of the Beni Ouarain, mid 20th century or older, with a complex diamond network. Carpets of this type are rather rare but clearly recognizable by their distinctive design. The pattern on the light beige ground is knotted in dark brown, orange and bordeaux. Please note: The rug shows a few, barely noticeable, stains from the orange dye in the pattern which visually disappear depending on the lighting it is displayed in.

The tribal territory of the BENI OUARAIN includes most of the entire high mountain region of the northeastern part in the Middle Atlas. The Beni Ouarain are a confederation of seventeen tribes living in the area. Their territory is bordered by the Jebel Bou Iblane Range in the south and southeast and by the Jebel Tazekka in the north. The knotted rugs from the Beni Ouarain, originally made to use as beds, are known for their exceptional quality of wool, a high pile (up to 4 cm/ 1.57 in) and a classic lozenge pattern in dark brown or black on a white ground. Similar pile rugs with the same color scheme have also been made among other groups in some of the neighboring regions. The rugs of the Beni Alaham, Marmoucha and Ait Seghrouchène are often confused with the ones of the Beni Ouarain even if their patterns are quite particular.