Diala - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'7 X 9'0

This beige hand-woven, one-of-a-kind Anatolian heritage rug features a flatwoven construction with a faded patina, abrash detail, and overdyed finish. Designed with 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 aesthetic.

About This Style

Vintage rugs are designed to evoke an antique aesthetic through faded tones, abrash colour variation, or worn-look surface treatments. These pieces often reference the mid-20th-century Anatolian hand-weaving tradition, where items were produced in small village workshops using regional motifs. Distressed vintage rugs frequently utilise an overdyed finish, where an original rug is submerged in a saturated colour bath, leaving ghost traces of the original pattern visible beneath the wash. Medallion rugs feature a dominant central circular, oval, or diamond-shaped motif, a hallmark of classical Anatolian carpet design, typically framed by a structurally distinct border.

Where It Works

The flatwoven construction of this rug makes it highly suitable for high-traffic areas such as hallways, kitchens, and entryways. Its low-profile design is ideal for layering over larger rugs or placing in spaces with underfloor heating.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a prominent central medallion motif rendered in a stylised, geometric fashion characteristic of mid-century Anatolian design.
• — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend, offering the breathability of natural fibre alongside the moisture resistance and strength of synthetic materials.
• — Utilises a flatwoven construction with no pile, ensuring the rug lies flat and resists shedding in busy areas.
• — 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 compatibility with underfloor heating systems, providing a practical foundation for frequently used rooms.