Mallayer / 23124

This Mallayer antique rug measures 310 x 584 cm and carries a layered field of small geometric blossoms, stepped medallion outlines, and finely worked border bands. The palette settles into neutral brown, white, cream, and a muted blue-green tone, producing a calm, time-softened surface with understated contrast. Medium wear, broad fading, and scattered abrasion mellow the drawing across the field, while the borders still read with quiet definition. Circa 1900 - 1930, it reflects the restrained elegance and patina often sought in a well-aged Mallayer. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.