Mallayer / 21585

This Mallayer antique rug measures 419 x 701 cm and shows a broad, time-softened composition of floral latticework, with the central field fading into bands of tonal variation. Browns, muted blues, pale aqua, and ivory sit over a neutral ground, while the floral border remains legible and helps frame the worn interior. Medium distress gives the surface a dry, tactile quality, with abrash and softened detail lending further nuance. Circa 1900 - 1930, this wool Mallayer has the restrained presence and layered patina of an antique rug shaped by long use.