Vintage distressed Oushak rug mat featuring a large stylized cartouche medallion and floral motifs in ivory, coffee brown, dusty teal, and royal blue.

Vendor:Old New House®

1.5x3 Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Mat

$290.00

The 1.5x3 Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Mat presents a refined palette of ivory, coffee brown, dusty teal, and royal blue woven into a large scale cartouche center medallion surrounded by germinating blossoms and scrolled rams horn motifs. Measuring 1'8" x 2'11", this hand knotted Turkish vintage rug from the 1970's carries even wear across its knot heads and intact or restored original side cord selvages. Professionally cleaned and fully secured on sides and ends, it steps into a space ready for quiet use and visual layering in a subtle distressed state.

Large central cartouche medallion with accompanying minor medallions
Border featuring meandering vine and blossom designs
Color palette includes ivory, platinum, coffee brown, dusty teal, pale dusty mauve, royal blue, and antique ivory
Size is 1'8" x 2'11" (approximate)
Condition shows even wear with professional cleaning and edge restoration
Made in Turkey circa 1970's

Size: 1'8" x 2'11"

1'8" x 2'11"

Product variants

Historic Turkish textile accents

Why Choose This Vintage Oushak Rug Mat

Distinctive features of this rug mat

Product Details

Product Type: Rug Mat
Material: Hand knotted Turkish wool
Origin: Turkey
Era: Circa 1970's
Size: 1'8" x 2'11"
Condition: Even wear to knot heads
Edges: Original side cord selvages intact/restored
Colors: Ivory, platinum, coffee brown, dusty teal, pale dusty mauve, royal blue, antique ivory
Cleaning: Professionally cleaned
Design: Large central medallion with floral motifs

What arrives

One 1.5x3 Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Mat

Size and style considerations

Exact Measurements & Fit

Place the rug mat on a hard flooring surface where a small-scale decorative accent is desired. Use under seating or in entry areas to introduce vintage texture.

Buying, shipping, and returns

Shipping & Returns

Shipping Details

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

Return Policy

Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery with no label or restocking fee. Customer item must be in transit within 3 days of receiving return label. Shipments are fully insured.

Small rug, big presence

A vintage pause at the doorway

Worn in, not worn out

Rooms often miss a human touch at the thresholds where people slow down—by the sink, the bedside, the studio table. The 1.5x3 Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Mat brings a lived-in warmth that doesn’t compete, it settles. Faded cartouches and meandering vines read like memory, guiding the eye without shouting. Its compact footprint tucks into the moments of home where comfort matters most.

Soft focus for daily rituals

Color is hushed—ivory, coffee brown, dusty teal, pale mauve—so it works with what you already own. Even wear to the knot heads feels honest, the kind of patina you can’t rush. Sides and ends are secured, so the story continues gracefully. Recently professionally cleaned, it’s ready to meet bare feet and morning light.

For homes that collect stories

Someone who loves vintage Oushak patterning in a petite size for entries, kitchens, or bedside landings.

Place and live with it

Set it at the kitchen sink or bedside to soften a daily standing spot with quiet, timeworn color.

About Old New House®

A Lineage 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 answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact dimensions?

It measures 1'8" x 2'11".

Where and when was it made?

It’s a hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug mat from circa 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.

Has it been cleaned?

Yes, it was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use.

Are there any markings on the back?

For processing purposes, there may be painted numbers on the reverse side.