Mallayer / 19488

This Mallayer antique rug measures 221 x 518 cm and presents a long, gently faded composition with floral ornament that emerges in brown, cream, rust, and muted blue tones. The border retains more definition than the centre, giving the rug a clear architectural frame against the softened, timeworn field. Wool lends a warm, tactile hand, while medium distress adds washed contrast and visible character across the surface. Circa 1900 - 1915, it carries the layered patina and quiet formality often associated with an aged Mallayer. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.