Mallayer / 21059

This Mallayer antique rug measures 208 x 386 cm and shows a richly layered field of geometric and floral motifs arranged in a formal, repeating structure. Brown, muted blue-grey, cream, and white tones sit within a softly worn surface, giving the pattern depth and an understated, timeworn presence. A sequence of narrow borders and a broader outer border creates definition around the central field, while the overall composition remains dense and intricate. Visible fading and age-related wear soften the contrasts rather than diminish them. Circa 1900 - 1930, it reflects the quiet complexity associated with an aged Mallayer.