Mallayer / 14951

This Mallayer antique rug measures 11' 0" x 20' 10", presenting a richly layered field of scrolling floral detail around a sequence of medallions that settle into a strong central axis. Warm red, brown, cream, and white tones are softened by muted blue and gold accents, giving the surface a timeworn depth without losing clarity. The border carries a lively floral rhythm that frames the composition with balance. Circa 1880 - 1900, it shows low distress, gentle fading, and an easy, lived-in character that reads as refined rather than fragile.