Mallayer / 11217

A quietly sophisticated Mallayer woven in wool, this antique rug reads as a study in muted tone and layered texture. The 7' 3" x 9' 6" field shows a repeating palmette lattice softened by time, with gold highlights warming a neutral and brown ground. Narrow floral guard borders frame the composition, their lines worn but legible. Medium distress and subtle abrash give the surface a tactile, lived-in presence while preserving the rug's formal rhythm. Circa 1890 - 1930. The result is a tactile antique rug that balances heirloom craft with nuanced, earthy color.