Simons Maison
Ancestral Medallions Rug See Available Sizes
Ancestral Medallions Rug is a rectangular area rug made from durable polypropylene with a deep red, low-profile cut pile. Its framed graphic medallion pattern and cream fringe are inspired by nomadic textile traditions. Intended for indoor residential use, this easy-care rug is available in multiple sizes and is sold online only, shipping directly from the supplier.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Specifications
- Material
- 100% polypropylene
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Product Insights
This low-pile polypropylene rug combines traditional nomadic 'gul' symbolism with celestial motifs, inspired by Bukhara medallions, offering a deep red ground and octagonal designs. Its solution-dyed color resists fading and chemical damage, while spills bead up for easy blotting and dried stains can be scrubbed without harm. The non-shedding fiber withstands beater-bar vacuuming and bleach, making it ideal for pet accidents and high-traffic areas. Edge binding wears first, but the pile lasts 10–15 years. Available in three sizes—150×215 cm for accents, 200×290 cm for medium rooms, and 245×305 cm for large spaces and queen beds—the largest size costs $348 CAD, a ~50% premium over mass-market polypropylene. The tradeoff: a smooth, moderately soft underfoot feel that is less plush than wool but softer than jute, prioritizing durability and easy maintenance over luxury texture.
Verified claims
- Symbolism
- Medallions feature traditional nomadic 'gul' symbolism with celestial and tribal meaning.
- Size fit
- 150×215 cm for accents, 200×290 cm for medium living and dining, 245×305 cm for large spaces and queen beds.
- Stain handling
- Water-based spills bead up for easy blotting, and dried stains can be scrubbed without fibre damage; oil-based spills like butter, grease, or makeup need a degreasing cleaner rather than just water.
- Routine care
- Low-pile, non-shedding fiber allows simple beater-bar vacuuming.
- Durability
- Edge binding shows wear first, but the pile can last 10–15 years.
- Color fastness
- Solution-dyed colour resists fading and cleaning chemicals, but prolonged direct sunlight can still fade it; use a rug pad, rotate periodically, and avoid continuous intense sunlight.
- Competitive price
- The 245×305 cm size at $348 CAD is about 50% above budget machine-made medallion rugs like the Veneto 8×10, but only marginally more than Nuloom's comparable 8×10 polypropylene medallion.
- Design authenticity
- Deep red ground and octagonal medallions inspired by nomadic Bukhara traditions.
- Underfoot feel
- Smooth, moderately soft low-pile surface — less plush than wool but softer than jute.
- Maintenance
- Non-shedding polypropylene withstands scrubbing, beater-bar vacuuming, and bleach without color loss.
- Colorfastness
- 100% polypropylene is solution-dyed, making it colorfast to sun and cleaners.
- Pet accident cleanup
- Blot, scrub, or bleach pet accidents without harming the rug.
- Longevity
- With proper care, the rug maintains its appearance for 10–15 years.
- Red tone
- Buyers describe the red as rich and as dark as the second listing photo.
- Spot cleaning mix
- For routine spot treatment, use one part household detergent to ten parts warm water.
- Dining size upgrade
- If the 200×290 cm rug leaves marginal clearance for a 6-person dining table, move up to 245×305 cm to get a fuller 30–36 inch clearance that keeps chair legs on the rug.
- Sofa fit
- Choose a rug at least 15 cm wider than the sofa on each side; the 245×305 cm size pairs with a standard 200 cm-wide 3-seater, while a 160 cm loveseat can work with the 200×290 cm size.
Product record
- Title
- Ancestral Medallions Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 178 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Anchoring a living room with a traditional medallion rug
This deep red rug with framed diamond-shaped medallions, a multi-line border, and a short cream fringe suits shoppers decorating a living space around a traditional, characterful focal point. Its dark hue and harmonious pattern work well for anchoring a seating arrangement, and one buyer reported finding it ideal for their living space. The medallion design adds character without overwhelming the room, according to the reviews analysis.[2,3]
Adding a soft, warm layer to living spaces
This rich, deep red medallion rug is meant to bring a warm, inviting feel to a room, with a delicate texture and framed graphic medallions inspired by nomadic traditions. In reviews, shoppers describe a thick, silky pile that feels plush underfoot, and one reviewer says its dense pile was enough to skip a separate rug pad. Another reviewer reports it holds up in high-traffic areas of an active home, though the surface reads as low-profile and flat rather than shaggy.[1,2,3]
A durable rug for busy, high-traffic rooms
Made of easy-care, durable polypropylene, this medallions rug is suited to active homes with regular foot traffic. One reviewer reported it holds up in high-traffic areas without showing wear, thanks to its resistance and long fibers.[2]
Skip the rug pad on hard floors
For rooms with hard flooring, reviews analysis describes this rug's thick, silky pile as dense enough to place directly on the floor without a separate underlay, adding comfort underfoot and saving the cost of a pad. The product images show it laid flat on a light wood floor this way.[2,3,4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Ancestral Medallions Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a rich, deep red rug with framed graphic medallions inspired by nomadic traditions to anchor a living room—it's 100% polypropylene that Simons describes as easy-care and durable, and one reviewer noted it holds up to regular foot traffic without showing wear. Its thick, silky cut pile was reported dense enough to skip a separate rug pad on hard floors, and it comes in three sizes (roughly 59 by 85 inches, 79 by 114 inches, and 96 by 120 inches) with a sewn binding and cream fringe tassels. Reviewers said the color matches the second product photo, though evidence is based on review analysis rather than original review text.[2,3,4,5] | Ornate Medallion Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a traditional, ornately patterned area rug with a delicate central medallion, scrolling floral and vine motifs, multiple borders, and rich warm contrasts on a light cream field — in the retailer's words, a piece meant to add refined, graphic luxury to your decor. It is made of heatset olefin with a jute backing, has a clean serged edge with no visible fringe, and comes in 160x230 cm and 200x280 cm sizes in Patterned Ecru or Patterned Red. Note that Simons recommends using a rug pad for greater safety, and the surface appears to be a low-to-medium pile with a soft, slightly lustrous finish based on product photos.[6,7,8] | Majestic Medallion Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a traditional oriental-style rug with an opulent central medallion, floral arabesques, and a multi-band border in neutral ivory/cream tones with sharp black, red, green, and tan contrasts. It is made of olefin with a jute backing, has a low-pile surface with finished serged edges, and comes in 200 x 280 cm or 235 x 325 cm rectangular sizes. Note that the retailer recommends using a rug pad for greater safety, and the decorative detail appears printed rather than woven-in.[9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Rectangular deep-red area rug with repeating diamond/medallion pattern, a defined multi-line border, and a short cream fringe along the visible near edge. The rug lies flat on a light wood floor and is partially covered by a wooden armchair at the upper right.
- Overall shape and placementRectangular rug shown flat on the floor occupying the lower two thirds of the image and extending to the image left and right edges; the rug's top-right quadrant is partly occluded by an armchair.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.96 · h 0.66 (high) - Primary field patternDense repeating diamond-shaped medallion motifs arranged on a grid across the rug field, each medallion containing smaller geometric floral-like elements in contrasting darker and lighter reds.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.36 · w 0.80 · h 0.50 (high) - Border constructionMultiple narrow concentric border bands surround the field including linear decorative bands with small repeating motifs and a wider outer border with denser patterning near the rug edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.96 · h 0.66 (high) - FringeShort cream-colored twisted fringe runs along the visible near (bottom) edge of the rug, forming a continuous band of tassels.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.92 · w 0.96 · h 0.06 (high) - Color accentsSmall dark (near-black) and slightly brighter accent dots appear within medallions and along some border motifs, providing contrast against the dominant red field.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.50 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium) - Pile and surface appearanceSurface appears low-profile and even with a flat texture; pattern appears woven or printed rather than shaggy.Partial
Other
Lifestyle setting shows a wooden-framed armchair with light gray cushions and a rust-colored textured lumbar pillow placed on the rug's top-right; background includes sheer white curtains and light wood plank flooring. Lighting is soft and diffuse from behind the curtains, casting mild shadows.
- Armchair framePartial wooden armchair with dark-stained turned spindle legs and arms visible at the rug's upper right, armrest terminating in a squared wooden block where it meets the frame.
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.46 (high) - Chair cushions and pillowLight gray seat and back cushions with a textured rust-colored rectangular lumbar pillow resting against the back cushion.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.12 · w 0.29 · h 0.26 (high) - FlooringLight-toned wood plank floor visible around rug edges and under the chair.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.86 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.70 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Curtains and backlightingSheer white floor-length curtains fill the background, producing soft diffuse backlighting and faint vertical folds.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high) - ShadowingSoft shadow of the chair falls onto the rug field toward the lower right of the chair legs.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.56 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (medium)
Colors
deep crimson red· main field#9B031Bdark burgundy/near-black· medallion and border accents#2B0503burnt red accent· small motif highlights#A40424warm cream· fringe- Overall shape and placementRectangular rug shown flat on the floor occupying the lower two thirds of the image and extending to the image left and right edges; the rug's top-right quadrant is partly occluded by an armchair.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the rug corner showing a red patterned pile with black woven motifs, small light dot accents, a sewn red binding, and a cream braided fringe heading with hanging tassels.
- Overall shape and viewVisible corner of a rectangular area rug shown from an oblique top-down angle; the image focuses on the rug's inner field, border bands, and one finished short edge with fringe.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.86 (high) - Pile color and finishPrimary pile is a saturated red with a low to medium pile sheen visible in highlights and shadows across the surface.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.75 · h 0.60 (high) - Border bands and motifsMultiple concentric border bands woven into the rug showing repeating geometric and floral medallion motifs in black on the red field; border includes narrower guard bands with small repeating shapes.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.78 · h 0.60 (high) - Small light accent dotsScattered small cream or light beige dot accents appear intermittently across the border and field, contrasting with the red and black weave.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.55 · h 0.55 (medium) - Edge bindingSewn red binding runs along the rug edge visible at left and bottom of the pile area; binding is a slightly darker red band with visible stitch line.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.10 · w 0.06 · h 0.82 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.70 · w 0.90 · h 0.18 (high) - Fringe heading and tasselsCream braided heading immediately beyond the rug edge transitions to a dense row of hanging cream tassels forming the visible fringe.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.78 · w 0.68 · h 0.19 (high) - Woven texture detailClose-up shows individual woven pile loops and carved or tufted outlines that define motifs; texture appears even and tightly woven.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (high)
Other
Image shows the rug positioned on a light wood floor photographed from above at an angle with soft diffuse lighting; minimal shadows fall beneath the fringe.
- Background surfaceLight-colored wooden floor planks visible beneath and beside the rug, oriented roughly vertically in the image frame.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.70 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high) - Shot compositionOblique close-up framing that crops two adjacent rug edges and emphasizes the border and fringe; no additional props or packaging visible.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with mild directional shadowing near the fringe, providing soft contrast without harsh specular highlights.
Colors
deep red· main pile#9B020Cblack· pattern motifscream· accent dots and fringe heading- Overall shape and viewVisible corner of a rectangular area rug shown from an oblique top-down angle; the image focuses on the rug's inner field, border bands, and one finished short edge with fringe.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a red patterned area rug showing surface pile, stitched serged edge, and the rug folded to expose the woven backing with printed pattern.
- Pile surfaceDense cut pile surface with an overall deep red field decorated with darker red and black ornamental motifs and small lighter red accent dots.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.78 · h 0.80 (high) - Rolled cornerOne corner of the rug is folded under and rolled back, forming a curved tunnel that exposes the rug backing and shows the thickness and flexibility of the construction.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.22 · w 0.52 · h 0.56 (high) - Serged edgeNarrow serged binding around the rug edge in matching deep red yarn, visible along the rolled lip and outer rim.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.34 (high) - Woven backing patternWoven backing exposed under the fold with horizontal warp lines and an inverted decorative motif in lighter red, black and beige tones; backing shows printed or woven design that contrasts with the pile face.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.32 · w 0.39 · h 0.38 (high) - Dark motif outlinesBlack outlining details form repeating floral and geometric medallion shapes across the visible pile surface, providing sharp contrast against the red background.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.10 · w 0.70 · h 0.50 (medium) - Surface texture highlightsSpecular highlights and subtle pile direction shading visible on raised pile surfaces, indicating a soft plush finish.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot showing the rug on a light wood floor with directional lighting casting soft shadows; image cropped to focus on the folded corner.
- Background surfaceLight-colored wood floor visible under the rug at the lower right corner, providing staging contrast.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.80 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up angled composition with the folded rug placed toward the right side and the flat rug field visible to the left, crop excludes full rug edges.
- Lighting and shadowDirectional studio lighting from top-left creates soft shadows inside the rolled fold and mild highlights on the pile ridges.
Colors
deep crimson red· pile face#9B020Bjet black· pattern outlinesrosy red· accent dots and small motifs#B3020Bpale beige with pink tint· backingmatched deep red· serged binding#8C0203- Pile surfaceDense cut pile surface with an overall deep red field decorated with darker red and black ornamental motifs and small lighter red accent dots.
Variants
3 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3664483 | Ancestral Medallions Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Red - 150x215cm | CA$178.00 | Yes |
| 3664488 | Ancestral Medallions Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Red - 245x305cm | CA$348.00 | Yes |
| 3664486 | Ancestral Medallions Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Red - 200x290cm | CA$228.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
Tres. Eau tis
Tres. Eau tis
Parfait!
Correspond à nos attentes.
Beautiful
Beautiful
un tapis qui ajoute couleur et confort à mon salon
un choix ideal pour l'espace que ce tapis couvre dans mon espace living.
Très beau tapis
Très belle qualité à un prix raisonnable. Le tapis est soyeux, et assez épais pour éliminer l’utilisation d’un sous-tapis. La couleur est riche et aussi foncé que la 2eme photo. Très satisfaite de mon achat.
Parfait sur toute la ligne
J'ai choisi ce tapis d'abord pour la teinte, qui lui donne du caractère et 's'impose' (les motifs, bien présents, se fondent harmonieusement dans la couleur), et au final, le choix s'avère même parfait sur toute la ligne: qualité, résistance, longueur des fibres. Même la frange ajoute une belle touche d'élégance.