Mallayer / 22790

This Mallayer antique rug measures 366 x 704 cm and carries a deeply worked surface of floral and geometric motifs, now softened by time. A dark central field is set against cream, brown, and restrained neutral tones, while the border offers a finer floral rhythm that helps steady the composition. The medium distress is visible in the fading, abrash-like variation, and worn areas across the field and edges, creating a nuanced, textured presence. Circa 1940 - 1955, it captures the layered character and ornament of a considered Mallayer. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.