Mallayer / 15616

This Mallayer antique rug measures 114 x 366 cm, presenting a long, narrow proportion and a restrained, textural pattern in wool. The central field is organised with softened geometric medallions, set within several borders that carry stepped motifs and octagonal forms in brown, cream, and warm neutral tones. Medium distress has mellowed the surface, leaving a gentle fade and timeworn character that softens the drawing throughout. Circa 1880 - 1895, it holds the quiet balance and heritage-inflected detail associated with Mallayer rugs. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.