Ghiordes / 17240

This Ghiordes antique rug, measuring 231 x 282 cm, combines a saturated red field with cream, ivory, beige, and muted rose details in a composition that feels balanced and assured. Floral and angular motifs move across the centre with a steady cadence, then resolve into a wider border of linked blossoms and vine forms that gives the whole piece definition. Wool brings softness and depth to the surface. Circa 1885 - 1900, it retains low distress, with light wear, softened contrast, and an aged patina that reads with grace. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.