Mallayer / 12860

A Mallayer of generous scale, this antique rug measures 9' 2" x 19' 5" and reads as a soft, faded field in neutral and brown tones. A dense floral lattice fills the ground, punctuated by elongated lozenge medallions and multiple narrow guards. Handwoven wool presents a tactile low-relief surface where medium distress and gentle abrash have softened colour and pattern into a quiet patina. Edges retain light fringe and the wear is even, adding inherited character rather than loss. Circa 1900 - 1920, this Mallayer embodies material warmth and refined, heritage-minded restraint.