2.5x3.5 Vintage Distressed Melas Rug showing prayer motif and multi-borders in beige, sand, and dusty blush tones
2.5x3.5 Vintage Distressed Melas Rug
2.5x3.5 Vintage Distressed Melas Rug
2.5x3.5 Vintage Distressed Melas Rug
2.5x3.5 Vintage Distressed Melas Rug
2.5x3.5 Vintage Distressed Melas Rug
2.5x3.5 Vintage Distressed Melas Rug
2.5x3.5 Vintage Distressed Melas Rug

Vendor:Old New House®

2.5x3.5 Vintage Distressed Melas Rug

$430.00

An authentic Turkish Melas rug circa 1970s vintage featuring a prayer design motif with multi-borders and a top prayer niche. The rug exhibits a palette of beige, sand, pale dusty blush, silver, and additional nuanced shades. Its condition reveals mostly even wear with isolated areas showing foundation through, and the sides and ends are fully secured with most original side cord selvages intact or restored. Recently professionally cleaned and ready for use at home.

  • Measures 2'7" x 3'7"
  • Prayer design motif with multi-borders and top prayer niche
  • Color tones include beige, sand, pale dusty blush, and silver
  • Condition shows even wear with some foundation visible
  • Sides and ends secured, with restored or intact selvages
  • Professionally cleaned vintage piece from Turkey
Size
Size: 2'7" x 3'7"

A vintage Turkish Melas rug

Exact Details

Measurements and design

Product Description

Product Type
Rug
Design Motif
Prayer design with multi-borders and top prayer niche
Colors
Beige, sand, pale dusty blush, silver
Condition
Mostly even wear with some foundation showing
Edges
Sides and ends secured; original or restored selvages
Origin
Turkey
Age
Circa 1970s vintage
Size
2'7" x 3'7"

What arrives

One 2.5x3.5 Vintage Distressed Melas Rug, professionally cleaned and ready for home use.

Size and fit

Dimensions

Place in small sitting areas or entryways to complement surrounding decor with a muted vintage aesthetic.

Delivery details

Shipping and Returns

Shipping

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight is required.
Shipments include tracking and insurance.
For shipping details please check at checkout.

Returns

30-day returns accepted with no label or restocking fees.
Return shipment must be in transit within 3 days after receiving the return label.
2.5x3.5 Vintage Distressed Melas Rug

Soft-spoken heritage

A pale field of sand and blush, worn to a whisper—quiet patterning that settles the room.

Found calm

2.5x3.5 Vintage Distressed Melas Rug

Timeworn, not tired

Small spaces often feel unfinished, yet oversized statements overwhelm.
This 1970s Turkish Melas brings presence without noise—its prayer motif and multi-borders softened to gentle geometry.
Even wear down to knot heads and moments of foundation give it a lived-in authenticity that eases into existing rooms.

Underfoot hush

At 2'7" x 3'7", it slips by a doorway, beside a bed, or under a desk, catching light in silvered beiges and pale dusty blush.
Professionally cleaned and fully secured at sides and ends, it’s ready to lay down and live with, letting patina do the talking.

For the edit-minded home

A collector who wants a restrained, authentic vintage accent with gentle color and a prayer design softened by time.

Place and pause

Set it at a bedroom side or entry threshold to soften first and last steps of the day.
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Old New House® heritage

About the maker

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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Common questions

FAQs

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures 2'7" x 3'7".
What colors are present?
Beige, sand, pale dusty blush, silver, and related softened tones.
What is the condition?
Mostly even wear to knot heads with isolated areas of foundation showing through; sides and ends are fully secured and most side cord selvages are intact or restored.
Has it been cleaned?
Yes, it was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use.
Is there anything notable on the back?
Rugs of this type may have painted numbers on the reverse from processing.