Mallayer / 20897

This Mallayer antique rug measures 3' 2" x 4' 8" and presents a lively field of repeating paisley boteh forms layered over a dark ground. Red, navy, cream, and olive notes create depth, while the surrounding borders bring structure with floral detail and a blue meander edge. The design feels richly articulated yet softened by time, with low distress that leaves the pattern clear and balanced. Circa 1880 - 1900, it carries the grounded character and visual rhythm that define the Mallayer tradition. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.