Shoas - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'10 X 9'6

This beige and brown hand-woven, one-of-a-kind piece captures Anatolian heritage through a 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 authentic vintage design.

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 tradition of mid-20th-century Anatolian hand-weaving, where items were produced in small village workshops using regional motifs. Distressed vintage rugs often undergo an overdyeing process, where a rug is submerged in a saturated colour bath, revealing ghost traces of the original pattern beneath the surface wash. The central medallion motif acts as a dominant anchor, typically rendered in geometric or stylised forms framed by a distinct border.

Where It Works

The flatweave construction allows this rug to lie flat against the floor, making it highly suitable for high-traffic areas such as hallways, kitchens, and dining spaces. Its profile is ideal for layering over larger carpets, and the material composition ensures it is safe for use with underfloor heating systems.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a classic central medallion motif integrated into a distressed, overdyed beige and brown composition.
• — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend, offering the breathability of cotton alongside the durability and moisture resistance of polyester.
• — Utilises a flatwoven construction and no pile design, ensuring the rug remains stable and shed-free in busy environments.
• — 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.
• — Reversible weave and low-profile design provide a practical, high-traffic durable solution for various interior floor surfaces.