Hitema - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'11 X 9'5

This grey Apex Vintage Mavi rug is a hand-woven, one-of-a-kind Anatolian heritage piece featuring flatwoven construction, faded patina, abrash detail, 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.

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 hand-weaving tradition, where items were produced in small village workshops using regional motifs. Distressed vintage rugs often undergo an overdyeing process, submerging the textile in a saturated bath that leaves ghost traces of the original pattern beneath the wash. A medallion motif, typically a central circular or diamond-shaped element, acts as the anchor for these classical compositions.

Where It Works

The flatweave construction allows this rug to lie perfectly flush against the floor, making it ideal for high-traffic areas such as hallways, entryways, and kitchens. Its low profile ensures it is underfloor-heating safe and suitable for layering over larger carpets.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a prominent central medallion motif with a distressed surface treatment that highlights the intricate ghost-pattern and authentic abrash colour variations.
• — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend, where the cotton provides natural breathability and the polyester adds essential durability and moisture resistance for everyday use.
• — The flatwoven construction results in a no-pile surface that is easy to maintain, resistant to shedding, and inherently durable under high-traffic conditions.
• — 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 versatile design that is layering-friendly and safe for use with underfloor heating systems due to its lightweight, reversible weave profile.