Kitoane - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'10 X 8'11

This hand-woven, one-of-a-kind piece celebrates 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 in red and turquoise.

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 frequently reference the mid-20th-century Anatolian tradition, where rugs were produced in small village workshops using regional motifs. Distressed vintage rugs often undergo an overdyeing process, where the original piece is submerged in a saturated colour bath, revealing ghost traces of the original pattern beneath the wash. The medallion serves as a dominant central motif, typically rendered in geometric or stylised forms that are framed by a structurally distinct border.

Where It Works

The flatwoven construction allows this rug to lie completely flat, making it suitable for high-traffic areas such as hallways, entryways, and kitchens. Its low-profile nature is ideal for layering over larger carpets and ensures compatibility with underfloor heating systems.

Why Choose This Rug?

• — Features a prominent central medallion motif in red and turquoise, characteristic of classic Anatolian design.
• — Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend; cotton provides breathability, while polyester adds durability and moisture resistance.
• — The flatwoven construction creates a no-pile surface that is durable for high-traffic use and remains stable on the floor.
• — 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.
• — Practical for diverse settings, including areas requiring underfloor heating compatibility or layering with other textiles.