Mallayer / 24249

This Mallayer antique rug measures 91 x 439 cm and presents a long, finely paced composition softened by time. A deep field, touched with faded blue, brown, cream, and rust, is worked with repeating floral and geometric forms, then enclosed by a slender border of small blossom motifs. The surface shows low distress, with gentle wear, mellow fading, and an aged handle that adds quiet character without losing clarity. Circa 1885 - 1900, it reflects the measured, elongated design language often seen in Mallayer weaving, where ornament unfolds with calm repetition and a grounded sense of history.