Mallayer / 16118

This Mallayer antique rug measures 6' 6" x 16' 0" and carries a restrained, timeworn palette of rust red, brown, and neutral tones. The field is filled with a fine allover lattice of small floral forms, held by multiple geometric borders that give the long format a quiet structure. Visible fading and abrasion soften the pattern, lending the wool surface a dry, aged texture and a nuanced sense of depth. Circa 1890 - 1905, it reflects the balanced ornament and practical elegance that define these long-format Mallayer rugs. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.