A vintage Turkish Oushak with authentic wear and character

Why choose the 3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug

Detailed design and condition notes

Exact details and fit

Type
Vintage Turkish Oushak rug
Dimensions
2'10" x 3'8"
Colors
Cream, sea foam green, dusty dark denim blue, antique ivory
Design
Starburst center medallion with corner spandrels
Condition
Distressed with foundation showing, wear to knot heads
Sides
Original side cord selvages intact or restored
Cleaning
Professionally cleaned
Origin
Turkey, circa 1960s

What arrives

One 3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug

Size and style fit

Dimensions and decor context

Shipping and returns insights

Shipping and returns

Shipping

Ships within 1-3 business days. Shipment via UPS Ground unless freight is required. Shipments include insurance and tracking. Contact supplier promptly for any shipping issues.

Returns policy

30 day returns accepted with no label or restocking fees. Item must be in transit within 3 days of receiving return label. Shipments are fully insured.
3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug

Softly Faded, Quietly Rich

A pale square of history: cream and antique ivory washed with sea foam and dusty denim, its starburst medallion whispering through timeworn pile.

Collected Calm

A square of Oushak light

Vintage, not vintage-inspired

Small spaces deserve character that doesn’t shout. The 3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug brings a gentle palette—cream, sea foam green, dusty dark denim blue—that settles into a room instead of competing with it. Its worn areas and secured edges speak to a life already lived, sidestepping the anxiety of keeping something too new, too pristine. Recently professionally cleaned, it arrives ready to lay down and feel at home.

The feeling it brings

Subtle patterning steadies a threshold, bedside, or studio corner—the places where daily rituals begin. The square format centers furniture and footsteps without forcing symmetry. You notice the starburst medallion only after the light shifts, a quiet detail that rewards living with it. It’s the kind of piece that makes a room feel collected, not assembled.

For the collector at home

Someone drawn to hand‑knotted Turkish rugs with gentle age, seeking a compact, square accent that brings softness and history to everyday rooms.

Where it lives well

Anchor a reading chair or bedside with this 2'10" x 3'8" square, letting its muted Oushak medallion frame the space without overwhelming it.
Old New House® brand cover

Old New House® heritage

Maker spotlight

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 main colors I should expect in person?
Cream and antique ivory with notes of sea foam green, dusty dark denim blue, and soft neutrals.
How old is this rug?
It is a Turkish Oushak hand‑knotted circa the 1960s.
What is the exact size?
Approximately 2'10" x 3'8".
What condition is it in?
It shows large areas of foundation with wear to knot heads; sides and ends are fully secured and most selvages are intact or restored.
Is it ready to use when it arrives?
Yes. It has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in‑home use. Note: some rugs of this type may have painted numbers on the reverse.