RESERVED 8x11 Antique Distressed Karaja Carpet with large concentric medallions and wide banded border in earthy tones

RESERVED 8x11 Antique Distressed Karaja Carpet

Vendor:Old New House®

RESERVED 8x11 Antique Distressed Karaja Carpet

$3,925.00 $8,210.00

Concentric center medallions in large scale with oversized palmette end finials create a covered field rich with stemmed outlines, branches, serrated leaves, and floral cross-sections in the RESERVED 8x11 Antique Distressed Karaja Carpet. Its wide banded main border enhances the dramatic character, rendered in a palette including copper, terra cotta, silver, oxidized silver, beige, and ivory. With localized wear and distress balanced by even wear across knot heads and faint foundation visibility, this hand knotted Persian Karaja rug from the 1910s has been professionally cleaned and features fully secured sides and ends. Its substantial 8'3" x 11' size suits various interior settings.

Oversized concentric medallions with palmette end finials
Color palette: copper, terra cotta, silver, beige, ivory, and more
Wide banded main border accentuates dynamic character
Hand knotted Persian Karaja carpet circa 1910s vintage
Condition: localized hard wear areas with faint foundation showing
Professionally cleaned and ready for use indoors
Dimensions: 8'3" x 11'

Size: 8'3" x 11'

8'3" x 11'

Product variants

RESERVED 8x11 Antique Distressed Karaja Carpet

8'3" x 11'

$3,925.00 $8,210.00

Historic Rug with Character

Add Timeworn Elegance to Your Floor

Exact Details and Fit

Persian Karaja Carpet, 8'3" x 11'

Type: Hand knotted Persian Karaja carpet
Origin: Persia
Circa: 1910s vintage
Size: 8'3" x 11'
Colors: Copper, terra cotta, silver, oxidized silver, beige, ivory
Condition: Localized wear and distress; faint foundation showing
Edges: Fully secured sides and ends
Cleaning: Professionally cleaned and ready for use

What arrives

One reserved 8x11 Antique Distressed Karaja Carpet, professionally cleaned

Spatial and Visual Fit

A Statement Rug in Living or Gathering Spaces

Lay as a floor covering in a living room, study, or formal interior to highlight antique craftsmanship.

Shipping and Returns

Handled with Care and Professionalism

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight required. Tracking and insurance included. See checkout for rate estimate.

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground or freight if necessary. Includes tracking and shipment insurance.

30 day returns accepted. No label or restocking fees. Return must be shipped within 3 days of receiving label. Fully insured shipments.

30 day return policy without label or restocking fees. Return shipment required within 3 days of receiving return label.

Traces of time

A room finds its center

One-of-one character

Large rooms can feel adrift—the RESERVED 8x11 Antique Distressed Karaja Carpet gathers furniture and conversation with its concentric medallions and wide, banded border. The worn areas and faint foundation create a nuanced patina that reads collected rather than new. Recently professionally cleaned, it’s ready to meet the day-to-day of an active home.

Warmth, pattern, calm

Copper and terra cotta tones bring a grounded glow while silvered blues cool the palette, making both heirlooms and modern pieces feel at home. Overscaled palmettes and serrated leaves interrupt the field just enough to keep the eye moving. At 8'3" x 11', it sets an intentional footprint for gathering.

For the layered home

Collectors who favor vintage textiles with honest wear, seeking a statement rug that’s visually rich yet easy to live with.

Where it lives

Anchor a living room seating plan or dining table so chairs sit fully on the rug without crowding edges.

Old New House®

Heritage Meets Curated Modernity

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 Carpet?

Answering Your Specific Inquiries

What are the primary colors?

Copper, terra cotta, silver and oxidized silver tones, with beige and ivory accents.

How big is it exactly?

It measures 8 feet 3 inches by 11 feet.

What is the condition?

It shows hard areas of localized wear and distress with otherwise even wear to the knot heads and faint foundation showing through; sides and ends are fully secured.

Is it clean and ready to use?

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 Karaja carpet from Persia, circa 1910s.