Mallayer / 28460

This Mallayer antique rug measures 102 x 323 cm, with a slender proportion that draws attention to its ordered borders and finely dispersed field pattern. The palette settles into olive brown, rust, faded coral, pale sage, ivory, and charcoal, creating a softly aged contrast throughout. Delicate floral motifs populate the centre, framed by geometric border bands that lend clarity to the composition. The surface shows evident wear and fading, which has softened the design and added to its lived-in character. Circa 1890 - 1905. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.