Hand-knotted vintage Persian American Sarouk rug mat

Vintage Rug Mat Details

Size & Design

Exact Size, Pattern & Condition

Pattern
Allover floral sprays and buds
Border
Meandering vine main border with pearl seeded minor border
Colors
Cherry red, sky blue, indigo blue, saffron yellow, blush, ivory, beige, wine red
Size
1'10" x 2'8"
Condition
Mostly even pile height, tatter at one end, minor adhesive signs on reverse
Cleaning
Professionally cleaned
Era
Circa 1940s
Origin
Persia
Type
Hand knotted Persian American Sarouk

What arrives

One vintage hand knotted Persian American Sarouk square rug mat

Form and Scale

Where This Rug Mat Suits

Place on clean, dry floors in areas suited for smaller rug sizes; professional cleaning recommended periodically to maintain condition

Ordering & Delivery

Shipping and Returns

Ships within 1-3 Business Days

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight is required. Shipments are insured and include tracking. Contact Old New House promptly for any shipping issues.

30 Day Return Policy with No Fees

Returns accepted within 30 days. No label fee or restocking fee applies. Customer must ship the item within 3 days of receiving the return label. Shipments are fully insured.
2x2.5 Vintage American Sarouk Square Rug Mat with floral vine pattern in reds, blues, and yellows

Small scale, big presence

A burst of cherry red and indigo blossoms underfoot—just enough color to greet you at the door, by the bed, or beside a favorite chair.

A square with a past

2x2.5 Vintage American Sarouk Square Rug Mat

Floral chorus on cherry red

Tiny spaces rarely get something with soul. This square Sarouk answers with dense floral sprays, sky and indigo blues, and a seeded border that reads as a miniature room. Professionally cleaned and ready for in‑home use, it brings warmth without crowding the floor. Modest wear at one end hints at its 1940s life while remaining welcoming and sturdy in hand.

Color that greets you

At just 1'10" x 2'8", the mat slips into the thresholds where days begin—beside a sink, at a landing, near a writing desk. The pattern draws the eye inward, gathering scatter into a single, quiet focal point. Even pile and intact selvages keep the surface calm, so the blossoms carry the room instead of the room carrying them.

For the collector who lives with pieces

Someone who loves antique textiles with gentle patina and wants a compact Sarouk to warm a daily path.

Where it settles

Lay it at a bedside or entry to soften first steps and add a measured hit of color.
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Heritage of Craft

Old New House® Legacy

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

FAQ about the 2x2.5 Vintage American Sarouk Square Rug Mat

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures approximately 1'10" x 2'8".
What colors stand out in person?
Cherry red anchors the field with accents of sky blue, indigo, saffron yellow, blush, ivory, beige, and wine red.
What is the condition?
It has mostly even pile, intact or restored side cord selvages, light tatter to one end, and minor old adhesive signs on the reverse.
Has it been cleaned?
Yes, it was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in‑home use.
Where and when was it made?
It is a hand‑knotted Persian American Sarouk rug mat made in Persia, circa 1940s.