Mallayer / 20403

This Mallayer antique rug, 406 x 584 cm, balances a richly worn red ground with olive green, cream, white, and muted blue accents. The composition is structured by an all-over geometric field, a defined central medallion, and layered borders edged with fine tribal detail. Medium distress is visible in the faded surface and softened contrasts, giving the wool a settled, atmospheric finish. Circa 1885 - 1900, it reflects the measured character and decorative density often seen in early 20th-century Mallayer rugs. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.