Mallayer / 20108

This Mallayer antique rug measures 3' 11" x 5' 11" and carries a finely layered allover field of diamond forms, small floral details, and a vivid border that frames the composition with balance. Worn wool gives the surface a mellow hand, where coral red, ivory, taupe, charcoal, and sand sit in soft conversation. The drawing feels structured yet lively, with age lending the pattern a quieter register and a gently faded finish. Circa 1885 - 1900, it reflects the enduring graphic clarity associated with Mallayer weaving. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.