Blobius - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'5 X 8'3

This hand-woven, one-of-a-kind piece embodies Anatolian heritage through its flatwoven construction, faded patina, and distinct abrash detail. Featuring an overdyed finish, 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, and sun-bleached tones, it captures a 50-70 year old aesthetic.

About This Style

Vintage rugs are designed to evoke an antique aesthetic, often featuring faded tones, abrash-like colour variations, and distressed surface treatments. These pieces frequently showcase a central medallion motif or intricate floral compositions, ranging from dense botanical fields to geometric repeats. The distressed character is often achieved through decades of use or intentional overdying, which leaves ghost-pattern traces of the original design visible beneath a saturated colour wash.

Where It Works

The flatwoven construction of this rug allows it to lie flat against the floor, making it highly functional for high-traffic areas such as hallways, entryways, or kitchens. Its low-profile design is compatible with underfloor heating and serves as an effective base for layering over larger carpets.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a central medallion motif framed by intricate floral detailing, finished in a beige and red palette that highlights its vintage character.
• — Crafted from a cotton and polyester blend, where cotton provides essential breathability and polyester adds long-term durability and moisture resistance.
• — The flatwoven construction ensures a no-shed, low-pile surface that is easy to maintain and suitable for high-traffic environments.
• — 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.
• — Designed to be layering-friendly and safe for use with underfloor heating systems, providing a practical solution for diverse interior floor spaces.