Mallayer / 28490

This Mallayer antique rug, 4' 2" x 6' 7", carries a layered field of repeating arched medallions set against a softened ground of teal, rust, taupe, and ivory. The border reads as a fine framing device, while the interior pattern feels both structured and weathered, with the kind of fading that lends depth rather than noise. Circa 1920 - 1940, it reflects the restrained ornament and time-worn atmosphere associated with well-aged Mallayer rugs. Its medium distress leaves the design legible, yet gently diffused, creating a tactile surface with quiet visual movement.