Mallayer / 17681

This Mallayer antique rug measures 5' 3" x 9' 9" and presents a richly worked geometric field softened by time. A central vertical medallion chain anchors the composition, while a narrow floral border frames the surface in brick red, rust, brown, taupe, and muted blue. The wool pile shows medium distress, with layered fading and wear that deepen the rug's quiet, weathered presence. Circa 1880 - 1900, it carries the density and restraint associated with Mallayer design, balancing pattern clarity with an aged, tactile finish. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.