Ghiordes / 16404

This Ghiordes antique rug, measuring 107 x 203 cm, presents a warm, settled palette of red, rose, tan, brown, and ivory, with restrained sage and charcoal notes woven through the design. The composition centres on a tall medallion field, then unfolds into layered borders and repeating roundels that give the piece its rhythm and structure. Low distress and softened wear lend the surface an aged, tactile character without obscuring the pattern. Circa 1880 - 1900, it is a composed example of Ghiordes design language, where geometric form and floral ornament meet in a balanced, heritage-minded register.