Mallayer / 16377

This Mallayer antique rug measures 7' 5" x 20' 2" and presents a long, quietly formal field softened by age. The wool surface shows a faded red ground with cream, white, and muted teal notes, while the borders retain a slender floral rhythm that frames the composition with restraint. An allover pattern reads with subtle variation rather than contrast, giving the piece a layered, lived-in calm. Circa 1890 - 1905, it carries medium distress, visible abrash, and an attenuated patina that highlights its woven history without diminishing its presence. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.