Padua Persian Vintage Medallion Rug
Offering a striking fusion of a traditional pattern, unique color, and modern texture, this area rug is designed for style, performance and easy care. This lush cut-pile is power-loomed of high-twist soft polypropylene yarns. And while the design is inspired by antique floor coverings, the low maintenance and synthetic materials are functionally modern.
Center Medallion Rugs
Medallion designs can be floral, abstract or geometric. Central medallions are timeless, with ancient designs still in production, and fresh, new versions appearing every season. Some versions are centered on a plain background (or empty field, as it's called in the design industry).
Brisbane Boho Vintage Medallion Rug
Boho chic, this rug features a Persian-inspired pattern on a beige background with bright contrasting accent colors including burnt orange, teal, garnet, and yellow. Gorgeous and soft, this rug features a comfortable pile with minimal shedding thanks to its power loomed construction. With the oversized scale of the center medallion and thin frame, this rug makes any small space look larger, a visual trick employed by designers for decades.
Other rug designs have a background of ornate pattern surrounding the medallion. Our modern medallion rugs are thoughtful updates of these classics that keep color trends in mind:
Vienna Boho Vintage Medallion Rug
You'd never know its durability from looking at this Modern Persian style, but it's a classic that is built to stand the test of time. While it looks like an heirloom antique, it is made of modern materials woven on a power loom, and is perfect for homes with kids, pets, or high traffic. The lovely shades of turquoise and aqua bring new life to this traditional pattern.
Geometric Medallion Rugs
Geometric medallion designs are traditional to tribal cultures ranging from Central Asia to Morocco, as well as Native American peoples. Often the medallion is woven into the design as a repeating pattern.
There are many different geometric medallions, and in traditional cultures they usually represent plants, animals, or elements of nature. They can be difficult to recognize in a stylized rug pattern ' but we're design geeks, so we think it's fun to learn about them. Guess what? Our Sparta rug has a diamond medallion along the border that offers protection from the evil eye! The largest medallions (the ones with the spikes) represent the spiky burdock plant:
Sparta Boho Vintage Medallion Rug
Inspired by global travel and the bold, colorful motifs adorning Moroccan textiles, our designers translated global eclectic style into this supremely chic and easy-care rug. Crafted of enhanced polypropylene yarns, the artisans have created a look that gives the effect of over-dye or antique heritage, while decidedly modern in color and material. Power loomed in Turkey, it's made to last (and leave a lasting impression).
In ancient times the burdock plant was believed to ward off curses, so it's often woven into kilims for protection. Burdock is also edible, medicinal, and produces beautiful flowers. The burdock medallion appearing in a rug design represents abundance.
Smaller medallions are used to fill up the central field of a rug design. They might be repeated in rows, laid out in concentric circles or even incorporated into stripes.
Istanbul Boho Vintage Medallion Rug
Put the focus on floors with a beautiful scrolling pattern, traditionally used in Moroccan designs. Using a special power loom, skilled artisans create the effect of random coloring, making each rug appear painterly and hand-dyed. The classic design is updated with modern materials, ensuring this floor covering will stand the test of time.
So the next time you're admiring a medallion rug, or a geometric pattern, keep in mind that it has roots in an ancient culture. Medallion rugs might be trendy, colorful, and stylish, but they have a story behind them too.
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