mallayer / 29900

This mallayer antique rug measures 3' 7" x 13' 6" and carries the elongated grace of a formal runner with a softened, timeworn surface. A powder blue field is worked with scrolling floral forms and delicate repeats, then framed by a rust red border packed with rhythmic cartouches and small blossom details. The overall effect is layered and quietly expressive, with visible wear that has mellowed the palette and blurred the pattern in places. Circa 1920 - 1935, it reflects the restrained ornament and lived-in character that collectors often seek in an antique rug.