Mallayer / 15097

This Mallayer antique rug in wool measures 351 x 503 cm and carries a densely patterned field of floral medallions, palmettes, and trailing vine motifs in brown, neutral, cream, and white. A refined border system encloses the composition, balancing the busy centre with a measured outer rhythm. Medium distress is visible in the softened pile, gentle fading, and subtle abrash, all of which add depth to the surface. Circa 1900 - 1915, this Mallayer offers a layered, heritage-led expression of traditional design with a restrained, timeworn elegance. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.