Mallayer / 24249

This Mallayer antique rug measures 3' 0" x 14' 5" and carries a long, restrained composition softened by age. The dark ground gives way to layered floral and geometric motifs in brown, cream, rust, and muted blue, framed by a narrow border with small blossom forms. Its palette has settled into a quiet, weathered balance, with gentle fading and a worn, tactile surface that still holds definition. Circa 1885 - 1900, it reflects the elongated elegance often associated with Mallayer weaving, where pattern repeats with steady rhythm and subtle variation throughout the field.