Ghiordes / 19652

This Ghiordes antique rug measures 4' 5" x 8' 2" and presents a prayer-niche composition softened by time. A faded red field is framed by neutral, cream, and muted green borders, while delicate floral motifs drift across the surface with a gentle, painterly rhythm. The wool pile shows medium distress, with worn highs and lows, muted contrast, and an atmosphere shaped by age. Circa 1850 - 1865, it retains the quiet structure and visual depth that define a Ghiordes rug, while its patina lends warmth and restraint to the overall design.