Ghiordes / 18988

This Ghiordes antique rug measures 112 x 175 cm and presents a prayer-niche composition set within multiple borders and finely repeated floral ornament. The palette balances warm ivory and gold with deep navy, sky blue, blush, and rust, giving the surface a calm, layered presence. The wool pile shows light age and soft wear, with a gently mellowed finish that leaves the drawing legible and the colours nuanced. Circa 1885 - 1900, it is an elegant study in tonal balance and traditional pattern, with a quietly aged character. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.