Mallayer / 18885

This Mallayer antique rug measures 244 x 391 cm and presents a washed palette of faded blue, slate grey, ivory, taupe, and olive. Its composition moves through an allover field of floral scrolls, lattice patterning, and medallion-like forms, set within a framed border structure that holds the design in balance. Wool lends a tactile, grounded feel, while medium distress softens the ornament and gives the surface a quietly aged expression. Circa 1925 - 1945, it has the nuanced patina and measured density associated with a well-worn decorative piece. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.