Mallayer / 29936

This Mallayer antique rug, measuring 3' 8" x 9' 11", presents a long, graceful field of layered florals, softened geometric accents, and a finely worked border. The neutral ground is lifted by blue and green reserves, with traces of faded red and brown that settle into the worn pile. Areas of abrasion and broad fading give the design a quiet, timeworn depth, while the elongated format keeps the composition poised and architectural. Circa 1900 - 1935, it carries the balanced restraint and decorative density associated with Mallayer weaving. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.