Mallayer / 25469

This Mallayer antique rug measures 5' 4" x 12' 10" and carries a layered field of tiny floral repeats set against a dark ground, framed by a narrow geometric border in red and neutral tones. The composition feels restrained yet richly worked, with cream and white abrasion opening passages across the surface and revealing the age beneath. Subtle teal accents flicker through the pattern, adding depth to the brown and burgundy palette. Circa 1940 - 1960, it offers a measured balance of wear, pattern, and patina that speaks to its long life.