Ghiordes / 19073

This Ghiordes antique rug in wool measures 102 x 183 cm and presents a prayer-niche composition framed by layered borders, rosettes, and floral ornament. The red, neutral, and gold palette has softened into a nuanced surface, with the darker central field giving the design a grounded, atmospheric presence. Medium distress is visible in the fading and worn pile, which adds character without obscuring the structure of the motif. Circa 1880 - 1895, it carries the composed, heritage-led language associated with Ghiordes weaving. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.