Mallayer / 22234

This Mallayer antique rug, measuring 246 x 518 cm, presents an allover field of elongated paisley forms set within a restrained floral border. The composition feels fluid and ordered at once, with earthy brown, cream, white, and muted coral notes softened by age. Areas of wear and fading give the surface a quiet, timeworn depth without interrupting the pattern’s rhythm. Circa 1850 - 1900, it carries the grounded elegance associated with historic Mallayer weaving, where repetition and ornament remain finely balanced. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.