Mallayer / 27597

This Mallayer antique rug measures 97 x 345 cm and carries a calm, aged palette of neutral brown, cream, and white. Its long centre field is filled with repeating floral ornament, framed by slender inner borders and a broader geometric outer border that gives the composition structure. The design reads with softened contrast and a dry, tactile surface, where medium wear has mellowed the pattern into a more understated register. Circa 1900 - 1915, it offers the quiet depth and heritage character of a thoughtfully worn antique rug. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.