2x3 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat displaying oversize center medallion with rainbow colors and thin border
2x3 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat
2x3 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat
2x3 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat
2x3 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat
2x3 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat
2x3 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat
2x3 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat

Vendor:Old New House®

2x3 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat

$325.00

A hand knotted Turkish Kars rug mat from the 1970s showcasing an oversize center medallion on an open field framed by a thin ribbed main border. The weaving displays a vibrant palette including aubergine, beige, mauve, silver, pink, red, green, blue, yellow, orange, and seafoam shades. The rug exhibits even wear with faint foundation areas visible and intact or restored side selvages. Recently professionally cleaned and ready for home use, this vintage piece measures 1'11" x 3'.

  • Features an oversize center medallion with a ribboned thin main border
  • Polychromatic coloration throughout in rainbow shades
  • Condition shows even wear and secured sides and ends
  • Includes original or restored side cord selvages
  • Professionally cleaned vintage Turkish Kars rug circa 1970s
  • Measures 1'11" x 3' for versatile placement
Size
Size: 1'11" x 3'

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Exact Rug Details and Fit

Size and Condition

Measured 1'11" x 3', Even Wear

Type
Hand knotted Turkish Kars rug mat
Date
Circa 1970s
Size
1'11" x 3'
Condition
Even wear with faint foundation showing
Colors
Aubergine, beige, mauve, oxidized silver, pink, deep cochineal red, lime green, powder blue, saffron yellow, tangerine orange, seafoam green
Side Selvages
Original or restored, secured
Cleaning
Professionally cleaned
Origin
Turkey

What arrives

One 2x3 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat

Area and Placement

Small Vintage Rug Mat

Shipping & Returns

Terms from Old New House®

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground or freight; insured with tracking. See checkout for rates and estimates.

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground or by freight if required. Shipments insured with tracking provided.

30 day returns accepted; no restocking fee. Item must be in transit within 3 days of return label receipt.

30 day return window with no restocking fee. Customer must ship returns within 3 days of receiving return label.
2x3 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat displaying oversize center medallion with rainbow colors and thin border

A small field of history

Aubergine ground, a bold octagonal medallion, thin ribboned borders—color flickers along the edges like confetti from another era.

Found color, quiet soul

2x3 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat

One-of-a-kind footprint

Homes crave pieces that feel collected, not newly minted. This 1970s Turkish Kars mat carries even wear to the knot heads, faint foundation peeking through, and restored selvages that tell a gentle, honest story. The oversize center medallion sits on an open field, letting furniture breathe while the rainbow notes—mauve, powder blue, saffron, seafoam—softly anchor the room.

Color that settles in

At 1'11" x 3', the scale slips into entryways, beside a bed, under a desk chair—places where life actually lands. Recently professionally cleaned and fully secured at the sides and ends, it’s ready for everyday use without preciousness. The patina keeps spaces warm and human, the design adds intent without noise.

For the collector at home

Someone who loves vintage textiles with lived-in character and needs a compact rug that works in small passages and creative corners.

Where it lives

Lay it at the kitchen sink or entry to give a soft landing with color that plays well with wood, tile, and painted floors.
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Craft and Legacy

Old New House® Makers and Story

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

Product Specific FAQs

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures approximately 1'11" x 3' (2x3).
What is its origin and era?
It’s a hand knotted Turkish Kars rug mat from the 1970s.
What colors should I expect in person?
Aubergine and beige anchor the field with notes of mauve, oxidized silver, pink, deep cochineal red, lime, powder blue, saffron, tangerine, and seafoam.
What is the condition?
It shows even wear to the knot heads with faint foundation showing, secured sides and ends, and reductions to both end outer minor borders.
Is it ready to use on arrival?
Yes. It was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use. For processing, you may see painted numbers on the reverse.