Mallayer / 18269

This Mallayer antique rug, 269 x 363 cm, offers an allover field of faded floral ornament in warm taupe, beige and soft brown, traced with muted blue and ivory highlights. The composition is orderly yet relaxed, with a refined border of scrolling palmettes and vine motifs enclosing the design. Wool lends a grounded, tactile handle, while the medium distress level brings a softened, evenly worn surface and an easy patina. Circa 1915 - 1935, it reflects the understated elegance and depth that make antique rugs so enduring. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.