Ginuel - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'5 X 8'8

This blue hand-woven, one-of-a-kind Anatolian heritage rug features a flatwoven construction with a faded patina and abrash detail. Its 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, sun-bleached tones define its vintage aesthetic.

About This Style

Vintage rugs are designed to evoke an antique aesthetic, often featuring faded tones, abrash colour variations, and distressed surface treatments. These pieces frequently incorporate a central medallion motif, which acts as the focal point of the composition, framed by structurally distinct borders. The distressed character is often achieved through decades of use or intentional overdying, a process that leaves ghost-pattern traces of the original design visible beneath a saturated colour wash.

Where It Works

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

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a prominent medallion design with a distinct blue palette, highlighting the 70s craftsmanship and aged aesthetic.
• — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend, where cotton provides natural breathability and polyester ensures long-term durability and moisture resistance.
• — The flatwoven construction creates a no-shed, low-pile surface that remains stable underfoot and is highly practical for daily maintenance.
• — 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 versatility, the durable fibre composition and thin weave support high-traffic use, layering, and effective heat transfer from underfloor heating.