Mallayer / 15355

This Mallayer antique rug measures 7' 0" x 19' 0" and presents an elongated field of allover floral lattice work, framed by narrow borders that hold the composition with quiet restraint. Wool construction gives the surface a grounded, tactile presence, while the palette of brown, cream, white, and neutral tones has softened into layered variation over time. Visible wear and fading create a gently erased, textural look across the centre and field. Circa 1885 - 1900, it reflects the nuanced, well-aged character associated with a lived-in antique rug. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.