Examine the artful aging on a timeless Turkish design.

Distinctive Vintage Kars Rug Mat, 1'8" x 2'6"

Authentic mid-20th century craftsmanship.

Design and Condition Details

Size
1'8" x 2'6" Origin: Turkey Era: circa 1970's Design: Triple center medallion with pomegranate and rams horn motifs Colors: Sand, dusty royal blue, beige, oxidized silver, antique ivory Condition: Even wear across knot heads; most side cord selvages intact or restored Cleaning: Professionally cleaned Type: Hand knotted Turkish Kars rug mat

What arrives

1 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat

Sized for small spaces or layered flooring schemes.

Exact Specifications and Suitability

Place on floor in small-scale areas such as entryways, beside beds, or layered over larger rugs and hard flooring.

Clear shipping and return policies for a confident purchase.

Shipping & Returns Overview

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight is required. Fully insured and includes tracking. See checkout for shipping rates and estimates.

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground or freight. Fully insured and tracked shipment. Shipping prices vary; see checkout.

30 day returns. No label or restocking fees. Returns must be in transit within 3 days of receiving return label.

Returns accepted within 30 days with no label or restocking fees. Items must be in transit within 3 days of receiving return label.
1.5x2.5 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat showing triple center medallion pattern in sand and royal blue tones

Small rug, long story

A hand‑knotted Turkish Kars mat from the 1970s, worn to a soft hush of sand, oxidized silver, and dusty blue, with pomegranate rosettes holding the gaze.

Collected calm

1.5x2.5 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat

Quiet geometry, lived-in color

Rooms often need a grounding note that doesn’t shout. This vintage Kars mat carries triple center medallions and rams‑horn scrolls in sun-softened tones, bringing pattern without clutter. Even wear to the knot heads and secured sides and ends mean it feels authentic yet settled. Its compact size slips into the thresholds and work corners where life actually happens.

Pattern underfoot

At 1'8" x 2'6", it meets you where you move—by the sink, bedside, or studio table—adding warmth and history to routine moments. The professionally cleaned finish arrives ready for in‑home use, so the story continues the day it lands. Concentric medallions and antique ivory notes pull disparate materials together, from old floorboards to crisp tile. It’s a small piece that changes the room’s pace.

For the collector at home

Someone who favors hand‑knotted vintage rugs with honest patina and needs a compact accent with character.

Place and live

Layer it at a doorway, in a narrow kitchen run, or beside a reading chair to add soft color and history where you pause.
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Generations of Rug Expertise

Old New House® Lineage and Craft

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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Customer Questions Answered

FAQs for Vintage Kars Rug Mat

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures 1'8" x 2'6".
Where and when was it made?
It is a hand knotted Turkish Kars rug mat from the 1970s.
What is the condition?
It shows even wear to the knot heads with sides and ends fully secured; most original side cord selvages are intact or restored.
Is it ready to use upon arrival?
Yes, it was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in‑home use.
Why are there numbers on the back?
For processing purposes, rugs of this type may have painted numbers on the reverse; this does not affect use.