Mallayer / 25487

This Mallayer antique rug measures 201 x 460 cm, presenting a long, slender format in cream, beige, taupe, and muted blue. A faded floral field is enclosed by fine borders with geometric detailing, while the centre reads as gently worn and softly ghosted from age. High distress lends the surface a chalky, textural depth, with pattern fragments emerging and receding across the weave. Circa 1880 - 1900, it reflects the quiet discipline and softened ornament associated with Mallayer weaving, with an antique rug character shaped by patina, wear, and understated rhythm.