Mallayer / 18392

This Mallayer antique rug measures 6' 6" x 16' 2" and presents a long, restrained field softened by age. The wool surface carries a faded blue ground balanced by taupe, grey, ivory, and soft brown, with the ornament reading as layered geometry rather than sharp contrast. Framed by a detailed border, the composition moves from denser pattern at the ends to a more open centre, creating a calm visual rhythm. Circa 1880 - 1895, it shows medium wear, gentle fading, and the kind of surface variation that lends an antique rug its quiet depth.