Mallayer / 29882

This Mallayer antique rug measures 3' 3" x 15' 8", with a long, graceful field rendered in faded teal, sage, ivory, and taupe. The composition reads as a sequence of softened floral medallions and arabesque motifs, framed by slim borders that retain just enough definition to hold the design together. Areas of darker contrast interrupt the pale ground, adding depth to the worn surface. Circa 1920 - 1940, it carries the quiet character of age, with medium distress that lends the piece a layered, timeworn finish without losing its decorative rhythm.