Mallayer / 12008

An elongated Mallayer in soft, sun-warmed tan and indigo, this antique rug reads as quietly patterned and deeply tactile. The field carries precise rows of boteh-like floral guls, each set within a restrained, repeating frame; narrow guard borders frame the composition. Wear has softened the contrast, introducing gentle abrash and a velvety handle to the wool pile. The long proportions feel purposeful and measured at 5' 0" x 12' 2" while the palette remains quietly versatile. Circa 1900 - 1915, this Mallayer shows an age-worn patina that emphasizes craft, repetition, and a calm, antique presence.