Mallayer / 32004

This Mallayer antique rug measures 2' 7" x 16' 6" and carries a long, slender presence softened by time. A worn central field of repeating medallion forms sits within a narrow geometric border, while layers of cream, brown, and muted teal have faded into a quiet, weathered palette. The surface shows medium distress with pronounced abrasion, giving the pattern a misted, almost painterly quality. Circa 1900 - 1915, it reflects the disciplined rhythm and restrained ornament of the Mallayer tradition, with aged character that feels balanced and deliberate. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.