Mallayer / 12008

A long Mallayer in warm tan and indigo, this antique rug presents a disciplined allover of boteh-like floral guls set in regimented rows. The narrow foliate guards and multi-stripe bands contain the field with a composed, linear rhythm. Time has softened the contrast and introduced subtle abrash across the wool pile, lending a supple, velvety hand and a mellow surface patina. The measured dimensions of 152 x 371 cm accentuate the runner proportions and the modest scale of the motifs. Circa 1900 - 1915, this piece retains a quietly historic character and evident textile craft.