Shosa - Vintage Medallion Rug - 6'4 X 8'10

This hand-woven, one-of-a-kind piece embodies Anatolian heritage through a flatwoven construction, showcasing a faded patina and abrash detail. Featuring an overdyed finish, low-pile no-shed profile, high-traffic durable build, layering-friendly design, underfloor-heating safe properties, reversible weave, soft-touch texture, distressed character, ghost-pattern, 70s craftsmanship, cotton-polyester blend, single-piece artisanal quality, and sun-bleached tones.

About This Style

Vintage rugs are designed to evoke an antique aesthetic, often featuring faded tones, abrash-like colour variations, 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 a medallion—a central circular, oval, or diamond-shaped motif—which is often rendered in geometric forms and framed by a distinct border. The appearance of ghost-patterns or erased pile is typically the result of decades of use combined with an overdyed finish, where the rug is submerged in a saturated colour bath to reveal the underlying structure.

Where It Works

The flatwoven construction allows this rug to lie completely flush against the floor, making it suitable for high-traffic areas such as hallways, kitchens, and dining rooms. Its low-profile design is ideal for layering over larger carpets or placement in spaces with underfloor heating.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a traditional red and beige medallion motif, accented by a distressed, sun-bleached aesthetic that highlights the intricate geometric border.
• — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend, combining the natural breathability of cotton with the moisture resistance and durability of polyester.
• — The flatweave construction ensures a no-shed, low-pile surface that remains stable underfoot and allows for easy cleaning in busy households.
• — 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 functional for high-traffic zones and compatible with underfloor heating, providing a practical solution for modern interiors.