Slira - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'2 X 8'8

This hand-woven, one-of-a-kind piece embodies Anatolian heritage through its 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 presents a distinct vintage aesthetic.

About This Style

Vintage rugs are designed to evoke an antique aesthetic, often featuring faded tones, abrash-like colour variation, 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 an overdyed process, where a rug is submerged in a saturated colour bath, leaving ghost traces of the original pattern visible beneath the wash. The medallion motif, a hallmark of this design tradition, acts as a central anchor, typically rendered in geometric forms and framed by a distinct structural border.

Where It Works

The flatwoven construction ensures this rug lies flat against the floor, making it ideal for high-traffic areas such as hallways, entryways, and kitchens. Its profile is layering-friendly and safe for use over underfloor heating systems.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a classic central medallion design with a distressed, ghost-pattern aesthetic in red and beige tones.
• — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend, providing both natural breathability and modern moisture resistance.
• — Utilises a flatwoven construction that is durable, no-shed, and provides a soft-touch surface for everyday use.
• — 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.
• — Designed for high-traffic environments, this reversible weave rug is compatible with underfloor heating.