Flara - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'5 X 8'11

This hand-woven, one-of-a-kind piece features an Anatolian heritage design with flatwoven construction, a faded patina, and distinct abrash detail. This 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 rug exhibits beautiful sun-bleached tones.

About This Style

Vintage rugs are designed to evoke an antique or aged aesthetic, often featuring faded tones, abrash-like colour variation, and worn-look surface treatments. These pieces reference the mid-20th-century Anatolian hand-weaving tradition, where items were produced in small village workshops using regional motifs. Distressed rugs incorporate a surface treatment that mimics decades of wear, often including selectively faded zones or erased pile areas that reveal the base structure. When overdyed, a rug is submerged in a saturated colour bath, leaving ghost traces of the original pattern visible beneath the wash. Medallion rugs feature a dominant central motif, typically circular, oval, or diamond-shaped, which serves to anchor the composition and is framed by a structurally distinct border.

Where It Works

The flatweave construction allows this rug to lie flat against the floor, making it suitable for high-traffic areas such as hallways, entryways, and kitchens. It is compatible with underfloor heating systems and serves as an effective base for layering over larger rugs.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a classic central medallion motif set against a neutral beige field with subtle vintage distressing.
• — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend, providing the breathability of natural fibres with the durability and moisture resistance required for everyday use.
• — The no-pile, flatwoven construction ensures a durable, shed-free surface that is easy to maintain in busy households.
• — 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 for versatility, this piece is layering-friendly and safe for use over underfloor heating.