Slibaen - Vintage Floral Rug - 4'10 X 8'8






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Description
This hand-woven, one-of-a-kind piece embodies Anatolian heritage through a flatwoven construction, featuring a faded patina, abrash detail, and overdyed finish. With a low-pile, no-shed, high-traffic durable profile, it is layering-friendly and underfloor-heating safe. The reversible weave offers a soft-touch, distressed character with a 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 referencing mid-20th-century Anatolian hand-weaving traditions where pieces were produced in small village workshops using regional motifs. Distressed styles utilise surface treatments that mimic age, such as abrash colour variation and overdying, where a rug is submerged in a saturated bath to leave ghost traces of the original pattern. Floral motifs within this category range from densely scrolled fields to botanical repeats, reflecting both traditional Ottoman design and 20th-century regional variations.
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 entryways. Its thin profile is ideal for layering over larger rugs or placing in spaces with underfloor heating.
Why Choose This Rug?
- — Features a vintage floral composition with a faded patina and distinct ghost-pattern elements in beige and red tones.
- — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend, providing both the breathability of natural fibre and the moisture resistance required for everyday use.
- — The flatwoven, no-pile design ensures a durable, no-shed surface that remains stable in busy areas of the home.
- — 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 make this a versatile choice for layering or installation over underfloor heating.
