Mallayer / 19603

This Mallayer antique rug, 3' 5" x 6' 4", carries an allover floral geometry softened by age and use. The field layers teal and ivory ornament over a grounded neutral, gold, and brown base, while rust-toned borders frame the composition with steady definition. Its surface shows pronounced wear, fading, and areas of abrasion that lend the piece a quiet, timeworn depth. Circa 1880 - 1900, it reads as a wool rug with an elegant balance of pattern density and restraint, offering a lived-in presence that remains visually articulate. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.