Mallayer / 22235

This Mallayer antique rug measures 6' 5" x 11' 7" and carries a softened palette of cream, beige, brown, and muted blue. A tall central medallion anchors the composition, while delicate floral latticework and quiet corner spandrels dissolve into the field. The border remains legible, though time has mellowed its repeat into a gentle rhythm. Circa 1900 - 1935, the surface shows medium distress, with visible fading and a layered patina that lends the piece an understated, grounded presence. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.