Mallayer / 17732

This Mallayer antique rug measures 122 x 193 cm and carries a balanced palette of brown, red, white, and cream, with a strongly drawn central medallion and angular floral detailing throughout. The border is crisp and enclosing, giving structure to the open lighter field, while worn passages and softened colour create a lived-in surface with character. Woven in wool, it has a tactile finish that reads both sturdy and nuanced. Circa 1885 - 1900, the design feels heritage-led and measured, with the kind of weathered depth that rewards close looking.