Biabiva - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'10 X 9'3

This hand-woven, one-of-a-kind piece celebrates Anatolian heritage through a flatwoven construction, featuring a faded patina, abrash detail, and overdyed finish. With its low-pile, no-shed, high-traffic durable, layering-friendly, underfloor-heating safe, reversible weave, soft-touch, distressed character, ghost-pattern, 70s craftsmanship, cotton-polyester blend, single-piece artisanal, sun-bleached tones, it is a brown and beige medallion rug.

About This Style

Vintage rugs are designed to evoke an antique aesthetic, often referencing the mid-20th-century Anatolian hand-weaving tradition where pieces were produced in small village workshops. These rugs frequently feature distressed surface treatments, including abrash colour variation and overdyed finishes, where the original rug is submerged in a saturated dye bath to leave ghost traces of the pattern visible. The medallion motif, a hallmark of classical design, serves as a dominant central anchor, typically rendered in geometric or stylised forms and framed by a distinct border.

Where It Works

The flatweave construction allows this rug to lie perfectly flat, making it an ideal choice for high-traffic areas such as hallways, entryways, and kitchens. Its low-profile design is compatible with underfloor heating and is suitable for layering over larger carpets or rugs.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a central medallion design with distressed brown and beige tones that highlight the ghost-pattern of the original weave.
• — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend, offering the breathability of natural fibre with the durability and moisture resistance of synthetic materials.
• — The flatwoven construction ensures a low-pile, no-shed surface that remains stable on the floor and is easy to maintain.
• — These rugs reference the Anatolian hand-weaving tradition; each piece is one-of-a-kind, with minor variations in colour and pattern that are characteristic of vintage-style production.
• — Engineered for high-traffic durability and layering-friendly use, this rug is safe for environments with underfloor heating.