Mallayer / 16378

This Mallayer antique rug measures 178 x 396 cm and carries a grounded palette of red, brown, and neutral tones, lifted by restrained notes of muted teal and ivory. The composition unfolds in a compact allover field, enclosed by slender floral-geometric borders and prayer-niche ends that give the design its structured silhouette. Medium wear has mellowed the surface, creating visible fading, abrash, and a softly aged hand. Circa 1880 - 1910, it reflects the understated density and quiet rhythm associated with Mallayer weaving, with patina that reads as part of its visual language.