Timeless Persian design in a compact size

Purchase the 2x2.5 Vintage Engelas Square Rug Mat

Exact Details & Fit

Specifications and Condition

Size
2'2" x 2'6"
Origin
Persia
Era
Circa 1950's vintage
Craftsmanship
Hand knotted
Condition
Mostly even pile height
Side treatments
Original side cord selvages intact or restored
Cleaning
Professionally cleaned
Motifs
Diamond serrated medallion, pomegranate top view, boteh lattice
Borders
Wave inner and outer, blossom main
Color palette
Brick red, rust, ivory, navy blue, denim blue, oxidized silver, blush

What arrives

2x2.5 Vintage Engelas Square Rug Mat

Size and Style

2'2" x 2'6" Vintage Persian Rug Mat

Delivery & Returns

Shipping and Returns

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground or by best bid freight for large orders. All shipments insured with tracking included.

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight is required. Shipments are insured and tracked.

30 day returns • No label fee • No restocking fee • Return initiated within 3 days of receiving return label

30 day returns accepted with no label fee and no restocking fee. Return shipping label issued; customer item must be in transit within 3 days of label receipt.
2x2.5 Vintage Engelas Square Rug Mat featuring diamond serrated medallion and boteh lattice pattern in warm and blue hues

Small rug, big presence

A square burst of brick red framed in ivory blossoms, right where the day begins and ends.

1950s, still warm

Engelas at your feet

Compact and storied

Entry corners and work nooks often feel unfinished; the eye needs an anchor and the feet want something welcoming. The 2x2.5 Vintage Engelas Square Rug Mat lands a centered diamond medallion amid a field of tiny boteh, bordered in ivory blooms that read as a quiet frame. Its mostly even pile and secured sides make it ready for real use, not just show. Recently professionally cleaned, it slips into the room like it has always belonged.

Color that gathers

Brick and rust tones ground wood floors, while denim and navy details echo denim, books, and daily life. The square proportion sits confidently by a favorite chair, in front of a sink, or greeting the threshold. Vintage character—faint faux fringe remnants and restored selvages—adds honesty without fuss. A hand knotted Persian Engelas that brings years left in it, and a mood that settles the space.

For the room that earns it

Someone who wants a small vintage Persian accent with real pattern work and warm color to finish a lived‑in corner.

Place and live

Set it at the bedside or inside the entry to catch the first and last steps of the day.
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Legacy of Craft

Old New House® Legacy and Craftsmanship

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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Your Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures approximately 2'2" x 2'6".
What is the overall condition?
It has mostly even pile with fully secured sides and ends; 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 fringe details?
Both ends show small remnants of faux fringe that can be easily removed.
Where and when was it made?
It is a hand knotted Persian Engelas square rug mat made in Persia, circa 1950s vintage.