Mallayer / 20916

This Mallayer antique rug in wool measures 5' 3" x 10' 4" and carries a timeworn, finely balanced presence. A pointed niche-like field holds an allover geometric lattice in faded blue, terracotta, ivory, and sage, while narrow floral borders quietly frame the composition. The surface shows generous wear, with softened contrast and a gently abraded look that lends depth to the pattern. Circa 1895 - 1910, it reflects the layered character often prized in Mallayer weaving, where structure and delicacy meet in a field of nuanced age and color. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.