Nisua - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'1 X 8'11

This hand-woven, one-of-a-kind Anatolian heritage rug features a flatwoven construction with a faded patina, abrash detail, and overdyed finish. Boasting a 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 beige and brown medallion design.

About This Style

Vintage rugs are designed to evoke an antique aesthetic through faded tones, abrash colour variation, and worn surface treatments. Distressing often involves an overdying process, where a rug is submerged in a saturated bath, leaving ghost traces of original floral or medallion motifs visible beneath the wash. These pieces reference the broader mid-20th-century Anatolian hand-weaving tradition, where items were produced in small village workshops using regional motifs.

Where It Works

The flatwoven construction makes this rug suitable for high-traffic areas such as hallways, kitchens, and living rooms. Its profile is layering-friendly and compatible with underfloor heating systems.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a central medallion motif complemented by intricate floral elements and a distressed aesthetic.
• — Crafted from a cotton and polyester blend; cotton provides breathability while polyester adds durability and moisture resistance.
• — The flatwoven construction lies perfectly flat against the floor, ensuring a stable surface for high-traffic use.
• — 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, it is an ideal choice for busy households, entryways, or as a base layer in larger rooms.