Mallayer / 18490

This Mallayer antique rug measures 11' 5" x 16' 1" and presents a deeply worn, tonal surface where a dark blue field is lifted by washed white passages and faded floral detail. The surrounding border remains readable in teal, cream, and muted rose, giving the composition a layered frame with classic Mallayer balance. Wool pile shows medium distress, with evident fading and an aged, painterly patina that softens the pattern without losing its structure. Circa 1885 - 1900, it carries the quiet density and character collectors look for in an antique rug.