Mallayer / 20897

This Mallayer antique rug measures 97 x 142 cm and shows a dense, repeating paisley boteh arrangement set against a dark ground. Red, navy, cream, and gold tones are threaded through the field and borders, giving the composition a layered, timeworn warmth. The outer border adds a blue meander note, while the inner floral guards sharpen the frame. With low distress and gentle surface softening, the drawing remains legible and expressive. Circa 1880 - 1900, it reflects the atmospheric detail associated with a well-preserved Mallayer rug. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.