Ancient faded tiles rug See available sizes product image (primary)
Rectangular decorative rug shown flat with an allover faded medallion and floral border design, low pile with a distressed finish and narrow sewn edge binding.

Simons Maison

Ancient Faded Tiles Rug See Available Sizes

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CA$198.00CAD
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This rectangular indoor area rug features a faded, distressed tile and medallion pattern with a low-pile tufted polyester surface and serged edges. Available in 150 x 245 cm and 245 x 305 cm sizes, it is suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas. For maintenance, vacuum regularly and spot clean with a damp cloth; using a rug pad is recommended.

Material
Polyester
Style
traditional, vintage, classic
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Color

Assorted

Size

150X245CM245X305CM

Specifications

A rug featuring ornamental diamond-shaped tile patterns with an authentic faded look, made of durable polyester for a soft and rich texture.

Ornamental diamond-shaped tile pattern, authentic faded look, soft and rich durable texture, made of polyester.

Material
Polyester
Style
traditional, vintage, classic
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Additional Attributes

  • ornamental patterns
  • diamond-shaped decorative tiles
  • authentic faded look
  • soft texture
  • rich texture
  • durable texture
  • polyester
  • rug pad recommended
  • unique style
  • character
  • gorgeous sophistication

Product Insights

This printed polyester rug from Simons Maison offers a velvety, no-shed softness and an intricate faded pattern at a fraction of the cost of hand-knotted wool, but its low pile flattens under weight and in high-traffic areas, requiring a rug pad for safety and to preserve comfort; while water-based spills blot easily, oil-based stains bond permanently, and only spot cleaning is recommended—making it best suited for low- to moderate-traffic rooms where its affordability and soft texture are valued over long-term durability.

Verified claims

Softness
0.25–0.5 in pile with microfilament polyester gives a dense, velvety hand.
Crushing resilience
Low pile flattens under weight; rug pad recommended to maintain softness in moderate-traffic rooms.
Shedding
No shedding: continuous polyester filaments keep a consistent soft texture.
Stain resistance
Polyester repels water-based spills but oil-based stains bond and are hard to remove.
Placement
Best in low- to moderate-traffic areas; high-traffic causes flattening.
Rug pad
Rug pad needed for safety and slows flattening in high-traffic areas.
Cleaning methods
Only spot cleaning is recommended at home; professional cleaning for deep care.
Durability
Polyester fibers do not shed but are prone to flattening under weight; place in moderate traffic.
Pattern technique
Printed polyester creates intricate faded pattern at $198.
Material feel
Soft, plush texture from polyester microfilaments without shedding.
Traffic wear
The even distressed pile can become permanently crushed in high-traffic zones.
Non-slip backing
No non-slip backing; a rug pad is recommended for safety.
Value
At $198, far cheaper than hand-knotted wool, but pile flattens in a few years.
Care
Does not shed; water-based stains blot easily, but oil-based stains set in; spot clean only; rug pad required.
Texture
Ultra-fine microfilaments feel velvety, yet lower pile density makes it thinner and lighter; prone to flattening.
Appearance
Uniform machine-made pattern with vibrant colors, unlike unique patina of vintage wool.
Safety
A rug pad is required for safety on hard floors due to no non-slip backing.
Cushioning
A rug pad adds thickness and comfort underfoot on hard floors.

Product record

Title
Ancient Faded Tiles Rug See Available Sizes
Brand
Simons Maison
Price
198 CAD
Availability
In stock
Rating
5 stars, 1 reviews, scale 5

Deep Research

How polyester performs as a rug fiber

  • As a continuous-filament synthetic, polyester rugs do not shed the short staple fibres that fill a vacuum from new wool rugs — a practical advantage for a faux-vintage piece meant to look settled and pristine from day one.
  • Polyester's ability to hold bright, saturated colour makes it especially suited for richly detailed ornamental patterns — the rug's faded-tile look benefits from underlying depth and clarity that synthetic fibre provides, even when the surface is printed rather than yarn-dyed.
  • Modern machine-made polyester construction can reproduce intricate, multi-colour patterns like the 'Ancient Faded Tiles' motif at a price point that hand-knotted wool cannot approach, allowing a highly detailed designer look for under $200 — the fiber makes the design accessible, not the other way around.
  • The rug's 'rich texture' comes from polyester's ability to be extruded into ultra-fine denier yarns and microfilaments that mimic silk or cotton — in a cut-pile or plush construction, this yields a dense, velvety hand that feels more substantial than standard synthetic rugs.
  • Polyester’s closed-cell hydrophobic structure repels water-based spills almost on contact, so daily coffee or juice accidents blot away easily; however, oil-based stains bond directly with the synthetic polymer and become stubborn, which is why the rug's spot-clean-only guidance hinges as much on fiber chemistry as on construction.
  • Polyester fibres are more prone to flattening under weight than wool or nylon — in a hallway or under heavy furniture, the pile can develop a crushed appearance that does not bounce back, so this rug will maintain its 'soft, rich, durable texture' longest in bedrooms, dining nooks, and other moderate-traffic spaces.

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Image Analysis

2 images
Ancient faded tiles rug See available sizes product image (primary)
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Product

Rectangular decorative rug shown flat with an allover faded medallion and floral border design, low pile with a distressed finish and narrow sewn edge binding.

  • Overall shapeRectangular rug with straight edges and a narrow sewn binding around the perimeter.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.94 (high)
  • Primary fieldCentral field filled with a faded, symmetrical medallion and abstract floral motifs rendered in a distressed, worn look.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high)
  • Border designMultiple inner and outer rectangular border bands with floral and geometric motifs that appear more saturated than the central field.
    1 regionx 0.07 · y 0.05 · w 0.86 · h 0.90 (high)
  • Finish and textureLow-pile texture with visible sheen and deliberate fading/distressing across high areas, producing lighter and darker patches.
  • Edge bindingNarrow, slightly raised stitched binding in a light beige tone running along all four edges.
    2 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.02 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.95 · w 0.88 · h 0.02 (medium)
  • Color accentsSmall scattered motif accents in muted blue and rusty orange within the medallion and border areas.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.78 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium)

Other

Rug photographed flat against a neutral textured backdrop with soft directional lighting from upper left producing a faint cast shadow; image is centered and vertically oriented.

  • BackgroundNeutral textured wall or floor in a warm taupe tone filling the frame behind the rug.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper left creating a lighter area and a subtle diagonal shadow across the rug's upper-left quadrant.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high)
  • CompositionRug is centered in the frame with small visible margins of background around all sides; image oriented portrait.

Colors

warm beige· central field#AB9C93light taupe· outer border bandsmuted blue· decorative accentsmuted rust· decorative accents#9B8274
Ancient faded tiles rug See available sizes product image 2
02

Product

Close-up of a soft pile area rug showing a folded corner that reveals the woven backing, serged edge, and a low- to medium-height tufted surface with a faded tile pattern in muted neutrals and accent colors.

  • Folded cornerRug corner folded upward toward the camera, creating a curved lip that exposes the underside woven backing and shows the pile compressing along the fold.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high)
  • Serged edgeRounded serged binding runs along the visible edge of the rug where it is folded, matching the rug's light beige tone and finished with tight stitched loops.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.72 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Woven backingUnderside shows a flat, tightly woven backing in a natural beige with visible grid-like weave and no added backing pad visible.
    1 regionx 0.21 · y 0.60 · w 0.48 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Pile textureTufted pile appears slightly textured with short, dense cut loops creating a soft, plush surface and visible variation where fibers catch light.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.66 (medium)
  • Faded tile patternDecorative motif with softened, distressed shapes including medallion-like forms and linear border elements in varied muted colors, giving an antiqued, worn look.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.80 (high)
  • Shimmering highlightsSome fibers reflect light more strongly, creating subtle sparkling highlights across the pile in areas catching the light.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.05 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (medium)

Other

Studio-style close-up with soft directional lighting from upper left creating gentle shadows in the fold; neutral background and no props visible.

  • Shot compositionTight detail shot framed vertically with the folded corner as the focal point, crop excludes full rug shape and shows only a portion of the pattern.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the top-left produces highlights on raised pile and a shadow under the folded lip, emphasizing texture.
  • Image qualityHigh resolution with visible fine fiber detail and clear texture rendering, slight depth-of-field blur toward the top edge.

Colors

light beige· main field#C5BBB3muted gray· pattern accents#9C938Bdusty blue· pattern accentsfaded terracotta· pattern accents#9B8D84golden tan· pattern accents#BCB1A6

Customer Reviews

1 total
5

1 reviews · out of 5

Vraiment beau!

France R.

Chic et beaux motifs.

Q&A

3 answered
What is the pile height (e.g., low, medium, high) and is the rug suitable for high-traffic areas?
The pile height is not specified in the product details, but polyester rugs with this type of pattern typically have a low to medium pile (around 0.25–0.5 inches). The durable polyester construction and description as having a 'soft, rich, durable texture' suggest it can handle moderate foot traffic, though for very high-traffic areas we recommend using a rug pad for added protection and stability.
Does the rug have a non-slip backing, or is a rug pad absolutely required for safety?
This rug does not have a non-slip backing, so we recommend using a rug pad for safety and to prevent slipping.
What are the recommended cleaning methods – can it be machine washed, or only spot cleaned?
We recommend spot cleaning only for this rug. As a polyester area rug, it can be cleaned with a mild detergent and water, but machine washing is not advised due to its size and construction. For deeper cleaning, professional rug cleaning is the safest option.

Provenance

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https://www.simons.ca/en/rugs/area-rugs/up-to-9-x-12/ancient-faded-tiles-rug-see-available-sizes--13335-24401392?colourId=0
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