Mallayer / 26501

This Mallayer antique rug measures 178 x 373 cm and is woven with an all-over field of diamond motifs, floral details, and finely nested patterning. The red border adds definition around a centre softened by teal, cream, and neutral tones, each gently tempered by age. Medium distress is visible throughout, with worn areas, faded passages, and an unsettled, tactile surface that enhances its character. Circa 1900 - 1920, it holds the balanced density and heritage presence associated with this design language, while remaining visually calm and richly layered. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.