Thiva - Vintage Medallion Rug - 4'10 X 8'7

This hand-woven, one-of-a-kind piece embodies Anatolian heritage through its flatwoven construction, featuring a faded patina with abrash detail and an overdyed finish. This 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 rug presents unique sun-bleached tones in red and beige.

About This Style

Vintage rugs are designed to evoke an antique or aged aesthetic, often featuring faded tones, abrash-like colour variation, or worn-look surface treatments. These pieces reference the tradition of mid-20th-century Anatolian hand-weaving, where items were produced in small village workshops using regional motifs. Distressed elements, such as ghost-patterns, result from a process where the original rug is submerged in a saturated colour bath, while a central medallion serves as a hallmark of classical design, typically rendered in geometric or stylised forms.

Where It Works

The flatweave construction allows this rug to lie completely flat against the floor, making it suitable for high-traffic areas such as hallways, kitchens, and dining rooms. Its thin profile is ideal for layering over larger carpets and is fully compatible with underfloor heating systems.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a central medallion motif characteristic of classical Anatolian design, finished with a distinct border and distressed red and beige hues.
• — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend, where cotton provides breathability and polyester ensures moisture resistance and long-term durability.
• — The flatwoven construction ensures a no-pile surface that does not shed, providing a practical, easy-to-maintain solution for 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.
• — Engineered for high-traffic durability and layering, this rug remains secure underfoot and is fully compatible with underfloor heating.