Mallayer / 31133

This Mallayer antique rug measures 4' 5" x 8' 0" and carries a hushed palette of ivory, faded teal, muted rust, and blush. A large central lozenge gathers the eye before dissolving into an allover floral field, while the borders repeat boteh and small blossoms in steady rhythm. The drawing is softened by medium distress, with washed contrast and visible age throughout. Circa 1885 - 1900, it feels quietly layered and nuanced, offering the kind of visual depth that only time can refine. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.