Shaos - Vintage Distressed Rug - 9'2 X 13'9






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Description
This blue hand-woven, one-of-a-kind piece embodies Anatolian heritage through its flatwoven construction, faded patina, and abrash detail. Featuring 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 represents an authentic 50-70 year old aesthetic.
About This Style
Vintage rugs are designed to evoke an antique or aged aesthetic, often featuring faded tones, abrash-like colour variation, or worn-look surface treatments. Distressed rugs utilise a surface treatment that mimics age and wear, such as selectively faded zones or erased pile areas that reveal the base structure. In many cases, this involves overdyeing, where the rug is submerged in a saturated single-colour bath, leaving ghost traces of the original pattern visible beneath the wash.
Where It Works
The flatwoven construction of this rug allows it to lie flat against the floor, making it highly functional for high-traffic areas such as hallways, kitchens, and living rooms. Its profile is layering-friendly and fully compatible with underfloor heating systems.
Why Choose This Rug?
- — The blue overdyed finish creates a distinct ghost-pattern effect, highlighting the original 70s craftsmanship through a distressed character.
- — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend, the rug combines the breathability of natural cotton with the moisture resistance and durability of polyester.
- — Featuring a flatwoven construction, the rug is no-shed and provides a soft-touch surface that is easy to maintain.
- — 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.
- — The reversible weave and high-traffic durable design make this rug suitable for frequent use in active residential settings.
