Mallayer / 32739

This Mallayer antique rug measures 203 x 488 cm and presents a long, slender format with a weathered central field and enclosing, finely worked borders. Its palette blends rust red, faded burgundy, ivory, taupe, and brown, while muted floral-geometric motifs surface through extensive fading and wear. The composition remains balanced and architectural, even as the field has taken on a soft, timeworn wash that lightens the design across its length. Circa 1900 - 1920, this piece carries the restrained depth and aged surface associated with a well-worn antique rug. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.