Praen - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'8 X 9'3

This hand-woven, one-of-a-kind rug represents Anatolian heritage through a flatwoven construction featuring a faded patina and abrash detail. With an 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, it captures a 50-70 year old aesthetic.

About This Style

Vintage rugs are designed to evoke an aged 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 incorporate an overdyed finish, a process where the original piece is submerged in a saturated colour bath, leaving ghost traces of the pattern visible beneath the wash. The medallion style acts as a hallmark of these carpets, featuring a dominant central motif, typically geometric or stylised, framed by a distinct border.

Where It Works

The flatwoven construction ensures this rug lies flat against the floor, making it suitable for high-traffic areas such as hallways, entryways, and kitchens. Its thin profile allows for seamless layering over larger carpets and ensures compatibility with underfloor heating systems.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a central medallion motif with a distinct, distressed character that highlights the 70s craftsmanship.
• — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend, where cotton provides breathability and polyester adds durability and moisture resistance.
• — The flatwoven construction and no-pile surface ensure the rug is easy to maintain and does not shed.
• — 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 high-traffic durability and is fully underfloor-heating safe, making it a practical choice for busy households.