Ghiordes / 17959

This Ghiordes antique rug in wool measures 8' 1" x 10' 2" and carries a faded, time-softened field of floral and border ornament. The palette leans into rose, coral, sand, and ivory, with the original design now emerging as a layered haze of palmettes, floral tracery, and framed borders. Medium distress gives the surface a mellow, lived-in character, while the worn drawing keeps the composition open and atmospheric. Circa 1880 - 1900, it reflects the elegance of a Ghiordes piece with enduring visual warmth and depth. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.