Mallayer / 20450

This Mallayer antique rug measures 5' 6" x 14' 8" and carries a timeworn, textural presence shaped by an allover field of small-scale floral geometry. A red and rust ground is softened by cream, white, and neutral fading, while the border introduces a quieter framework of repeating floral and geometric motifs. The surface shows visible abrash and wear, giving the piece a layered, atmospheric quality. Circa 1895 - 1910, it reflects the elegant restraint and long, narrow proportion often associated with Mallayer weaving, with wool adding depth and a dry, tactile hand.