Mallayer / 23148

This Mallayer antique rug measures 3' 5" x 12' 4" and carries a long, time-softened field in ivory, muted red, and warm brown. A sequence of medallion forms runs through the center, layered with floral and geometric detail, while the narrow border keeps the composition defined. The surface shows medium distress, with broad fading and abrasion that lend the design a hazy, atmospheric quality. Circa 1885 - 1900, it reads as an elegant expression of age, restraint, and worn ornament. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.