Mallayer / 26624

This Mallayer antique rug measures 5' 0" x 11' 1" and carries a soft, timeworn palette of cream, ivory, muted teal, and faded blue. Its layered allover floral arabesque field is framed by a narrow geometric border, giving the composition structure even as the surface has gently dissolved with age. The medium distress creates a luminous, lived-in texture, with worn passages and softened contrast throughout. Circa 1900 - 1920, it reflects the quiet elegance and restrained detail often associated with Mallayer weaving. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.