Mallayer / 22259

This Mallayer antique rug measures 208 x 508 cm and carries an allover floral field with a calm, time-softened rhythm. Dense vine work, petite blossom forms, and a narrow border organise the long composition, while the palette settles into brown, cream, and weathered blue with traces of faded red. Areas of wear and tonal variation give the surface an appealing, layered character rather than a flat finish. Circa 1900 - 1935, it reflects the nuanced balance and softened detail often found in an aged Mallayer. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.