Mallayer / 19204

This Mallayer antique rug measures 4' 1" x 6' 2", with an allover floral lattice that reads softly through a washed palette of cream, ivory, taupe, and brown. Layered palmettes, scrolling vines, and small geometric borders create a balanced composition, while the field shows the gentle blur of age and use. The surface has a lived-in hand and visible patina that temper the pattern without losing its structure. Circa 1900 - 1920, it carries the quiet restraint and decorative density associated with Mallayer weaving, made more atmospheric by its medium distress and softened contrasts.