Mallayer / 22398

This Mallayer antique rug measures 196 x 462 cm and presents a long, narrow field filled with small floral repeats, framed by layered borders and a fine inner guard. Its palette of tan, brown, cream, muted red, and teal reads with a subdued warmth, while medium distress gives the surface an aged, tactile presence. Extensive fading and abrash soften the pattern across the centre, creating a worn, lyrical patina. Circa 1900 - 1920, it holds the measured geometry and quiet ornament associated with the Mallayer name. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.