Ghiordes / 17403

This Ghiordes antique rug in wool measures 8' 10" x 13' 0" and carries a richly layered field of horizontal bands, each rendered in cream and white against a saturated red ground. Repeating geometric florals, scrolling vine lines, and small medallion forms create an ordered rhythm that feels both graphic and timeworn. The surface shows medium distress, with visible fading and abrasion that soften the contrasts and lend depth to the composition. Circa 1880 - 1895, it reads as grounded, textile-forward, and quietly architectural in spirit. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.