Ghiordes / 16476

This Ghiordes antique rug in wool measures 3' 3" x 4' 11" and carries a calm, timeworn presence. An open cream field is punctuated by delicate floral sprays, while narrow borders in soft mauve, brown, and faded rose hold the composition with restraint. The palette feels sun-washed and gently muted, with areas of wear that soften the design rather than obscure it. Circa 1880 - 1910, it reads as a studied example of Ghiordes weaving, balanced between ornament and quiet space, with the patina of age visible in its faded colour and relaxed edges.