The Athena 18597 Traditional Abstract Vintage Distressed Grey/Terracotta Rug blends timeless vintage style with a modern abstract aesthetic, creating a beautifully layered and sophisticated piece for any interior. Featuring a traditional distressed design reimagined in soft greys, warm terracotta, and neutral undertones, this rug delivers the perfect balance of classic charm and contemporary elegance.

Expertly machine-woven in Turkey from high-quality heat-set polypropylene, this rug offers a soft-touch surface that’s both durable and practical. Its low-profile 0.6 cm short pile ensures it sits neatly under furniture, providing a smooth, comfortable feel underfoot while remaining easy to clean and maintain. Subtle shimmer highlights enhance the design, reflecting light beautifully to reveal the rug’s intricate texture and tonal variation.

Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas, the Athena 18597 introduces understated luxury and warmth, harmonising effortlessly with modern, classic, rustic, or industrial décor.

The colours and shades present in this rug include:

• Light Grey – A soft and neutral base shade, providing a calm and elegant foundation for the overall composition.

• Dark Grey – Blended throughout to create depth, balance, and tonal contrast.

• Ivory – Interwoven as a subtle highlight that lightens the palette and enhances the vintage-inspired fading.

• Terracotta – Rich earthy red tones scattered across the pattern, adding warmth, vibrancy, and character.

• Taupe – A muted mix of warm grey-brown undertones that lend an aged, antique effect.

• Charcoal – Used to frame the abstract detailing, grounding the design and emphasising its distressed finish.

The Athena 18597 Traditional Abstract Vintage Distressed Rug features a beautifully faded, time-worn look achieved through its multi-tonal layering of Light Grey, Dark Grey, Ivory, Terracotta, Taupe, and Charcoal. This artfully weathered palette mimics the patina of an antique rug while maintaining a refined, modern sensibility.

Crafted from 100% heat-set polypropylene, the rug is stain-resistant, non-shedding, and easy to maintain, ensuring long-lasting beauty for both low and high-traffic areas. Its low-profile, soft-touch pile provides everyday comfort and practicality, making it a versatile addition to any room.

Perfect for living spaces, hallways, or bedrooms, this design captures the warmth of terracotta accents against cool grey tones, adding depth, texture, and timeless appeal to your décor.

Key Features

✔ Traditional vintage-inspired distressed pattern with a modern abstract twist
✔ Soft-touch, low-profile pile for comfort and practicality
✔ Warm terracotta accents balanced by layered greys and taupe
✔ Durable, high-density heat-set fibres for long-term resilience
✔ Stain-resistant and non-shedding for easy everyday maintenance

Important Information – Athena Rug

Directional Pile & Shading
The Athena rug is made using a cut pile construction, which naturally reflects light differently depending on the viewing angle. This means the rug may appear lighter or darker from opposite sides — a normal and expected characteristic of cut pile rugs. When brushed in one direction, it can appear lighter or more muted; brushed the other way, deeper tones and details become more visible. Gently brushing the surface after unrolling will help the pile settle evenly.

Lighting & Colour Variation
Due to the distressed finish and subtle shimmer, tones may appear slightly different depending on room lighting and angle. We recommend viewing our official Rug Love photography, which provides the most accurate colour representation under natural daylight.

🧵 Cut Pile Rug Characteristics
Every rug has a pile direction — the direction in which the fibres run. With a cut pile rug with a shimmer, light reflects off the fibres differently, which can make the rug appear lighter or darker depending on where you are standing. You can see this by looking at the rug from one end of the room, then walking to the other end and looking back — it may appear darker in one direction and lighter in the other. This is not a manufacturing fault but a natural characteristic of cut pile rugs. It’s worth keeping in mind when deciding where to place the rug, especially if the appearance of it being lighter or darker from one side might matter in your space. This effect is in ranges such as Aurora, Craft, and Apollo.