Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat showing handwoven straw patterns and tassels
Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat
Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat

Vendor:Old New House®

Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat

$240.00

The Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat from Old New House® dates back to the 1960s and features the distinctive handwoven craftsmanship of the Tuareg people, believed to be from Niger. Measuring approximately 1'4" x 2', this vintage rug mat carries a rustic charm with its natural straw weave patterns and is sold in its as-found condition. Its character makes it a subtle statement piece for entrance or shower areas where a small, evocative floor covering is needed.

  • Circa 1960s vintage handmade rug mat
  • Handwoven with merged straw pieces for length
  • Size approximately 1'4" x 2', excluding warps and tassels
  • Origin believed to be Niger, crafted by the Tuareg people
  • As found vintage condition; cleaning by flushing with water makes sale final
Size
Size: 1'4" x 2'

Distinguished vintage floor mat with ethnic heritage

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Exact Details & Fit

Product Details

Size
Approximately 1'4" x 2' (excluding warps/tassels)
Age
Circa 1960s
Material
Straw (merged pieces handwoven)
Origin
Believed Niger
Craftsmanship
Handmade by the Tuareg people
Condition
As found vintage condition
Care Note
Cleaning with water makes sale final

What arrives

One Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat

Context and Compatibility

Where It Belongs

Place on floor in entrance or shower area as a decorative and functional mat

Shipping & Returns

Delivery and Return Information

Shipping

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight required; shipment includes tracking and insurance. See checkout for rates/estimates.

Returns

30 day returns accepted with no label or restocking fee. Item must be returned within 3 days of receiving return label.
Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat showing handwoven straw patterns and tassels

Quiet pattern, storied hands

Small-scale geometry dances across warm straw, edges softened by time and touch.

A life woven

Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat

Singular and timeworn

Spaces often crave a human touch that doesn’t shout. This 1960s Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat brings subtle character in a footprint that fits tight places. Its handmade irregularities—slight size shifts, tasseled ends, and threaded joins—read as honesty, not noise.

Texture you feel

At 1'4" x 2', it slips beside a bed, anchors a low stool, or marks a beloved corner without crowding the room. The quiet triangles in red, black, green, and turquoise catch morning light and suggest a history of gathering and movement. Bringing it home is less about collecting and more about noticing—how something small can recalibrate a space.

For the attuned eye

Someone who favors handmade vintage pieces with visible age and a gentle scale.

Place and pause

Set it at a bedside, entry perch, or reading nook to define a small landing with warmth and pattern.
Old New House® brand cover

Crafted by the Tuareg People

About the Makers

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 Mat

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures approximately 1'4" x 2', with minor variation typical of vintage handmade pieces.
How would I clean it if needed?
The seller notes that flushing clean water through the mat may be needed in some cases; please note that doing so makes the sale final.
Is the condition new or aged?
It is sold in as-found vintage handmade condition from the 1960s, showing the character of age and use.
Will the edges and tassels be included in the size?
No, measurements exclude warps and tassels, so the full footprint may extend slightly beyond the listed size.
Where was it made?
It is believed to have been made by the Tuareg people in or around Niger.