Vintage distressed Persian Karaja rug runner with floral and geometric patterns in rust, chestnut, ivory, seafoam, and brown tones

RESERVED 3x10.5 Vintage Distressed Karaja Rug Runner

Vendor:Old New House®

RESERVED 3x10.5 Vintage Distressed Karaja Rug Runner

$4,720.00

Single column center medallions in geometric relief and alternating hook and latch design outlines atop a densely ornamented main field of tiered germinating plants, floral blossoms and buds in geometric relief. Inner and outer minor borders feature a meandering vine, while the main border presents a serrated leaf and pinwheel floral design in rust, chestnut, ivory, dusty seafoam green, dusty teal, sand, coffee, and chocolate brown shades. The 2'11" x 10'5" rug runner conveys vintage character with mostly even wear and intact or restored side cord selvages. Professionally cleaned and ready for home use, this Persian Karaja rug dates to the 1940s.

Elegant Persian Karaja pattern with floral and geometric elements
Vintage condition with original and restored selvages
Dense ornamentation in soft, muted earth tones
Measures 2'11" x 10'5", suitable for runner placement
Professionally cleaned and fully secured sides and ends

Size: 2'11" x 10'5"

2'11" x 10'5"

Product variants

A vintage Persian Karaja rug runner

Classic vintage pattern and measured length

Distinctive traditional motifs

Intricate floral and geometric relief with layered borders

Size: 2'11" x 10'5" Design: Single column center medallions in geometric relief Main field: Tiered germinating plants, floral blossoms and buds in geometric relief Borders: Inner and outer minor borders feature meandering vine design; main border features serrated leaf and pinwheel floral design Colors: Rust, chestnut, antique ivory, dusty seafoam green, dusty teal, sand, coffee brown, chocolate brown Condition: Mostly even wear to knot heads; foundation shows through Edges: Most original side cord selvages intact or restored; fully secured sides and ends Cleaning: Recently professionally cleaned Origin: Persian Karaja, circa 1940s

What arrives

One vintage Karaja rug runner sized 2'11" x 10'5"

Precisely sized for hallways and narrow spaces

2'11" wide by 10'5" long runner

Place in hallways, long entryways, or next to furniture to bring pattern and warmth to narrow floor spaces

Shipping and return details

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Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground; shipments fully insured with tracking; freight arranged by best bid if required. See checkout for rates.

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground or freight carrier depending on delivery location; tracking and insurance included. Shipping rates shown at checkout.

Returns accepted within 30 days; no label or restocking fees; item must be in transit within 3 days of receiving label

Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery; no label fee or restocking fee. Customer must ship item within 3 days of receiving return shipping label. Items fully insured during return shipment.

A path with memory

RESERVED 3x10.5 Vintage Distressed Karaja Rug Runner

Old soul, narrow stature

Hallways and kitchens often feel like pass-throughs—hard floors, echoing steps, little warmth. This vintage runner lays down a grounded line of color and pattern without shouting. Its single-column medallions and meandering borders feel collected and lived-in, the wear reading as history rather than fuss. Professionally cleaned and fully secured at sides and ends, it’s ready for the everyday rhythm of home.

Soft structure

At nearly eleven feet by three, the runner draws the eye forward and quietly organizes a long space. Rust and antique ivory meet dusty teal and seafoam, lending warmth to wood and calm to stone. Hand knotted in the 1940s, the Karaja language of serrated leaves and pinwheels adds nuance you notice each time you pass.

For the collector at home

Someone who favors vintage textiles with honest wear and wants a narrow, time-earned Persian runner to anchor a lived-in corridor or galley.

Where it lives

Lay it in a hallway or along a kitchen run to soften footsteps and thread together adjoining rooms.

Crafted legacy

Old New House® — Family dedication to curated vintage rugs

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 about this vintage rug runner

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact dimensions?

It measures 2'11" x 10'5".

What is the condition?

It shows mostly even wear down to the knot heads with some foundation visible; sides and ends are fully secured, with most side cord selvages intact or restored.

Has it been cleaned?

Yes, it was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use.

What era and origin is it from?

It is a hand knotted Persian Karaja rug runner made in Persia, circa 1940s.

What colors should I expect in person?

Expect a palette of rust, chestnut, antique ivory, dusty seafoam and teal, with sand, coffee and chocolate brown accents.