Gauhoan - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'3 X 8'10

This hand-woven, one-of-a-kind Anatolian heritage piece features a flatwoven construction, 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, and sun-bleached tones, this beige and brown medallion rug is a unique historical artefact.

About This Style

Vintage rugs are designed to evoke an antique aesthetic, often featuring faded tones, abrash-like colour variation, or 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 vintage rugs frequently undergo an overdying process, where the original rug is submerged in a saturated colour bath, leaving ghost traces of the original pattern visible beneath the wash. Medallion rugs are defined by a dominant central motif—typically circular, oval, or diamond-shaped—which acts as the anchor for the composition, often framed by a structurally distinct border.

Where It Works

The flatwoven construction of this rug ensures it lies flat against the floor, making it highly suitable for high-traffic areas such as hallways, kitchens, and living zones. Its low-profile design is ideal for layering over larger carpets and is fully compatible with underfloor heating systems.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a prominent central medallion motif rendered in classic, stylised geometric forms with a faded, distressed aesthetic.
• — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend; cotton provides natural breathability, while polyester adds durability and moisture resistance for everyday use.
• — The flatwoven construction contains no pile, ensuring a no-shed surface that remains stable under furniture and high footfall.
• — 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.
• — Highly functional for diverse interior settings, including entryways and high-traffic corridors, due to its durable and layering-friendly profile.