Shuruos - Vintage Medallion Rug - 8'1 X 11'4






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Description
This hand-woven, one-of-a-kind piece embodies Anatolian heritage through its flatwoven construction, featuring a faded patina, distinct abrash detail, and overdyed finish. With its low-pile, no-shed surface, high-traffic durable build, layering-friendly profile, underfloor-heating safe design, reversible weave, soft-touch feel, distressed character, ghost-pattern, 70s craftsmanship, cotton-polyester blend, single-piece artisanal quality, and sun-bleached tones, this rug is a testament to enduring Turkish artistry.
About This Style
Vintage rugs are defined by an aesthetic that evokes mid-20th-century Anatolian hand-weaving, often utilising regional motifs and natural dyes. Distressed rugs feature surface treatments like abrash colour variation and erased pile, which, when combined with an overdyed finish, reveal ghost-pattern traces beneath the primary colour. Medallion and floral designs serve as historical hallmarks, with central geometric or botanical motifs framed by structurally distinct borders.
Where It Works
The flatweave construction allows this rug to lie perfectly flat, making it suitable for high-traffic areas such as hallways, entryways, and kitchens. Its thin profile is ideal for layering over larger rugs and ensures optimal heat transfer for rooms with underfloor heating.
Why Choose This Rug?
- — Features a central medallion motif surrounded by intricate floral details in brown and green, characteristic of 70s craftsmanship.
- — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend; cotton provides natural breathability, while polyester ensures moisture resistance and everyday durability.
- — No-pile, flatwoven construction lies flush with the floor, preventing trip hazards and accommodating doors that swing low over the surface.
- — 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, this reversible weave rug offers two sides of wear and is fully compatible with underfloor heating systems.
