Mallayer / 20144

This Mallayer antique rug measures 3' 3" x 14' 5" and presents a long, finely balanced field of dense floral ornament, held within a series of narrow borders that give the composition its quiet structure. Wool in red, cream, neutral, and softened accents has aged into a layered surface, with low distress and an even, time-worn hand. The drawing feels compact yet open enough to let each bloom register clearly. Circa 1885 - 1900, it carries the hushed richness and visual cadence that make Mallayer rugs so enduring. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.