Gludaus - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'7 X 9'5

This hand-woven, one-of-a-kind piece celebrates Anatolian heritage through a flatwoven construction, featuring a faded patina with abrash detail and an overdyed finish. 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 define this unique beige and brown medallion rug.

About This Style

Vintage rugs are designed to evoke an antique aesthetic, often featuring faded tones, abrash-like colour variation, and worn-look surface treatments. These pieces reference the mid-20th-century Anatolian tradition, where rugs were produced in small village workshops using regional motifs. Distressed vintage rugs often undergo an overdyeing process, leaving ghost traces of the original pattern beneath a saturated wash. The medallion motif, a hallmark of this design tradition, serves as a central anchor, typically rendered in geometric or stylised forms framed by a distinct border.

Where It Works

The flatwoven construction allows this rug to lie perfectly flat against the floor, making it suitable for high-traffic areas such as hallways, kitchens, and entryways. Its profile is ideal for placement over larger rugs for layering or for use in rooms with underfloor heating.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a classic central medallion motif set against a beige and brown field with characteristic faded, sun-bleached tones.
• — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend; the cotton provides breathability, while the polyester adds durability and moisture resistance for everyday use.
• — The flatwoven, no-pile design ensures the rug remains stable underfoot and is highly resistant to shedding or wear in busy zones.
• — 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 longevity and ease of maintenance, this rug is compatible with underfloor heating systems and is fully reversible.