Mallayer / 32052

This Mallayer antique rug measures 3' 8" x 12' 7" and presents a long, narrow field patterned with repeating boteh and floral forms in layered bands of teal blue, brown, rust, and ivory. The composition feels structured yet timeworn, with a decorative border that holds the design together as the surface softens into a lived-in patina. Areas of abrasion and fading lend movement to the palette without diminishing the clarity of the drawing. Circa 1915 - 1930, it carries the layered character and restrained warmth often associated with an antique rug of this type.