Ghiordes / 15556

This Ghiordes antique rug, 8' 10" x 10' 0", presents a softly faded field of small floral and geometric motifs in a layered border format. Wool gives the surface a quiet, tactile presence, while the neutral cream ground and muted red accents create a balanced, weathered palette. The drawing feels open and rhythmic, with timeworn wear that has softened the contrast without losing the rug's structure. Circa 1880 - 1910, it reflects the calm elegance and restrained ornament associated with Ghiordes weaving, with a patina that reads as lived-in and well held over time.