Mallayer / 17811

This Mallayer antique rug, measuring 4' 0" x 5' 7", carries a layered field of rust red, muted blue, cream, and ivory, softened by age into a calm, tactile surface. Three stacked diamond medallions anchor the composition, framed by a floral border and narrow guards that keep the design crisp even as the wool has gently worn. The palette reads quietly weathered, with subtle fading and an open, lived-in character. Circa 1880 - 1895, it reflects the balanced geometry and decorative restraint associated with Mallayer weaving. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.