Truil - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'1 X 8'11
Truil - Vintage Medallion Rug - 5'1 X 8'11
This hand-woven, one-of-a-kind piece embodies Anatolian heritage through its flatwoven construction, faded patina, and distinct 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, sun-bleached tones in beige.
About This Style
Vintage rugs are designed to evoke an antique aesthetic, often featuring faded tones, abrash-like colour variation, and worn-look surface treatments. Distressed vintage rugs specifically utilise overdying—a process where the original piece is submerged in a saturated colour bath—to create a ghost-pattern effect where the original motifs remain visible beneath the wash. Medallion-style rugs feature a dominant central motif, typically circular or diamond-shaped, which serves as the anchor for the composition and is framed by a structurally distinct border.
Where It Works
The flatwoven construction allows this rug to lie flat against the floor, making it suitable for high-traffic areas such as hallways, entryways, and kitchens. Its low-profile design is compatible with underfloor heating and is ideal for layering over larger rugs.
Why Choose This Rug?
- Features a central medallion motif characteristic of classical Turkish design, softened by a distressed aesthetic.
- Constructed from a cotton and polyester blend, offering the breathability of natural fibre with the enhanced durability and moisture resistance of polyester.
- The flatwoven, no-pile construction ensures the rug lies perfectly flat, preventing tripping hazards and resisting shedding.
- 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 longevity in high-traffic environments and fully compatible with underfloor heating systems.