Sleumiyn - Vintage Distressed Rug - 5'8 X 9'3

This turquoise hand-woven, one-of-a-kind piece embodies Anatolian heritage through a flatwoven construction, showcasing a faded patina, abrash detail, and overdyed finish. Featuring a 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, sun-bleached tones.

About This Style

Vintage rugs are designed to evoke an antique aesthetic, often featuring faded tones, abrash colour variation, or worn-look surface treatments that reference mid-20th-century Anatolian hand-weaving traditions. Distressed rugs utilise surface treatments to mimic natural age, including selectively faded zones or erased pile areas that reveal the base structure. This process is frequently achieved through overdyeing, where a rug is submerged in a saturated colour bath, leaving ghost traces of the original pattern visible beneath the wash.

Where It Works

The flatwoven construction allows this rug to lie flat against the floor, making it suitable for high-traffic areas such as hallways, entryways, and kitchens. It is compatible with underfloor heating and its slim profile is ideal for layering over larger rugs.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Exhibits a distinct turquoise palette with a distressed character and ghost-pattern detail resulting from the overdying process.
• — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend; cotton provides natural breathability, while polyester adds durability and moisture resistance.
• — Features a flatwoven construction and no pile, ensuring a no-shed surface that remains stable in high-traffic zones.
• — 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.
• — Practical for modern homes as an underfloor-heating safe, layering-friendly, and soft-touch floor covering.