Antique  Melas from Turkey, late nineteenth century  A multiplicity of exquisitely rendered floral and vinescroll borders in ever shifting colors makes up most of this stunning little antique Melas. The actual 'field' of the rug is the narrow panel at the center with a series of cruciform elements. Despite the'precision and complexity of the patterning, the real beauty of the rug resides in the color juxtaposition of soft abrashed reds, greens, yellow, ivory, and blues.