Vobien - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'9 X 8'8

This beige hand-woven, one-of-a-kind piece embodies Anatolian heritage through a flatwoven construction, showcasing a faded patina with abrash detail and an 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, and distressed surface treatments. These pieces frequently reference the mid-20th-century Anatolian hand-weaving tradition, utilising regional motifs produced in small village workshops. Medallion designs serve as a hallmark of this tradition, presenting a dominant central geometric or stylised motif framed by a structurally distinct border. Distressing often results from decades of use and overdying, a process that leaves visible ghost traces of the original pattern beneath a saturated colour wash.

Where It Works

The flatweave construction allows this rug to lie flush against the floor, making it highly suitable for high-traffic areas such as hallways, entryways, and kitchens. It is compatible with underfloor heating systems and is ideal for layering over larger carpets.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a central medallion motif with a distressed, sun-bleached aesthetic that highlights the original pattern through a delicate ghost-pattern effect.
• — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend; the cotton provides breathability, while the polyester adds durability and moisture resistance for everyday use.
• — The flatwoven construction ensures a no-shed, low-pile surface that remains stable and does not bunch 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.
• — The reversible weave design and low profile make this rug a versatile, layering-friendly option that is safe for use over underfloor heating.