1.5x2.5 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat showing triple center medallion and side floral borders in muted colors

Vendor:Old New House®

1.5x2.5 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat

$280.00

A hand knotted Turkish Kars rug mat dated circa 1970s featuring a triple center medallion with hook and latch stepped contour and side borders of geometric pinwheel floral blossoms. The colors are a blend of mauve, sand, chocolate brown, dusty cherry red, oxidized silver, and beige, showing even wear with some foundation visible and restored sides. The piece has been recently professionally cleaned and measures approximately 1'7" x 2'7".

Vintage Turkish hand knotted rug mat from the 1970s
Measures 1'7" x 2'7"
Triple center medallion with stepped outline and geometric floral side borders
Colors include mauve, sand, chocolate brown, dusty cherry red, oxidized silver, and beige
Condition shows even wear with minor foundation exposure and restored selvages
Professionally cleaned and ready for use

Size: 1'7" x 2'7"

1'7" x 2'7"

Product variants

1.5x2.5 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat

1'7" x 2'7"

$280.00

Vintage Turkish Rug for a Unique Floor Accent

Exact Details and Fit

Hand Knotted Kars Rug Mat

Item Specifics

Product Type: Rugs
Origin: Turkey
Production Date: Circa 1970s
Size: 1'7" x 2'7"
Design: Triple center medallion with geometric pinwheel floral borders
Colors: Mauve, sand, chocolate brown, dusty cherry red, oxidized silver, beige
Condition: Even wear with minor foundation exposure and restored sides
Cleaning: Professionally cleaned
Construction: Hand knotted

What arrives

1 Vintage Kars rug mat

Size and Condition

Measurements and Wear

Shipping and Returns

Delivery and Return Policy

Ships via UPS Ground within 1-3 business days; insured with tracking

Ships via UPS Ground within 1-3 business days. Shipments include insurance and tracking.

30 day returns; no label or restocking fees; item must be in transit within 3 days of receiving return label

30 day return window; no label or restocking fees. Customer must ship item within 3 days after receiving return shipping label.

A lived-in jewel

1.5x2.5 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat

Singular marks of time

Tiny spaces deserve pieces with soul, not fillers. This Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat brings hand-knotted character in a modest 1'7" x 2'7" footprint, slipping easily beside a bed, in a vestibule, or at a studio sink. Its even wear, softened palette, and secured sides read as honest and warm, never too new.

Quiet pattern, steady warmth

Design lives in the small thresholds—where shoes come off, coffee drips, and stories begin. The triple medallion and pinwheel border invite a pause each time you pass, adding texture to wood, tile, or painted floors. Cleaned and ready for in-home use, it folds vintage tenderness into everyday routines.

For the collector at home

Someone who loves compact, storied textiles and wants a true 1970s Turkish Kars accent with visible age and charm.

Where it lands

Layer it at a bedside, by a reading chair, or at a door where a touch of color and pattern welcomes you in.

About Old New House®

Generations of Rug Expertise

Old New House® brings a generational eye to hand‑picked vintage and antique rugs. Dave draws on a four‑generation line on his mother’s side and a five‑generation lineage on his father’s side in designing, manufacturing and importing hand knotted rugs dating to the mid‑1800s. Together with Melissa—who photographs and edits every listing—they curate each textile and also make one‑of‑a‑kind furniture and pillows. Operating from a flagship showroom in the NYC suburbs and balancing family life with two young children, they prioritize quality, craftsmanship, and the decorative story behind each piece. If you want authentic hand‑knotted construction presented with thoughtful photography and considered editing, Old New House® offers highly curated, sustainable‑luxury choices that sit comfortably in modern interiors.

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Questions About This Rug

Customer FAQs

What are the exact dimensions?

It measures approximately 1'7" x 2'7".

What colors do I see in person?

Mauve, sand, chocolate brown, dusty cherry red, oxidized silver, and beige, with subtle variations from age.

What’s the condition?

Mostly even wear to the knot heads with small areas of foundation peeking through; sides and ends are secured, with one minor border reduced and several rows of knots removed at the opposite end.

Is it clean and ready to use?

Yes, it has been professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use.

Why is there paint or numbers on the back?

For processing, rugs of this type may have painted numbers on the reverse, which does not affect front appearance or use.