Mallayer / 18314

This Mallayer antique rug in wool measures 5' 0" x 12' 5", with a long, narrow composition that reads as both structured and softened by time. A field of repeated oval medallions rests against a creamy ground, while faded blue, taupe, brown, and soft rust details bring quiet depth to the pattern. The border frames the design with small-scale floral and geometric motifs, now mellowed by age. Medium distress gives the surface a worn, tactile character, with visible fading that enhances its atmosphere. Circa 1910 - 1930. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.