Historic textile meets utility

What You’re Getting

Details at a Glance

Decorative Cork Board Antique Kerman Rug Fragment Art

Type
Antique Kerman rug fragment circa 1800
Dimensions
12" x 12" x 1.25"
Surface
Silk-like wool pile
Condition
Antique with signs of wear and age including threadbare areas
Function
Mounted cork board concealed behind textile
Origin
Made in-house, Katonah, NY studio
Cleaning
Professionally cleaned
Use
Wall art with cork board functionality

What arrives

Decorative cork board with antique Kerman rug fragment mounted, ready for hanging

Shape and Size

Wall Display Dimensions

Mount on wall using appropriate hardware; use cork surface to pin notes, photos, or reminders.

Delivery and Returns

Shipping and Return Information

Shipping

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground with tracking and insurance. Freight shipping by best bid when required.

Returns

30 day return policy with no label fee or restocking fee. Customer must ship return within 3 days of receiving return label.
Mounted cork board with antique Kerman rug fragment featuring traditional patterns in warm reds and blues, framed as wall art.

Old soul, new ritual

A hand-cleaned Kerman border, centuries in the making, now waiting for your notes and morning lists.

Fragment, remembered

Decorative Cork Board Antique Kerman Rug Fragment Art

History you can pin

Walls often feel busy or blank, with little that holds both memory and meaning. The Decorative Cork Board Antique Kerman Rug Fragment Art brings a quiet anchor: a 12-inch square of timeworn pattern with concealed, high-quality cork beneath. Threadbare passages and gentle fade read like patina, not flaw—an honest record of an 1800-era Kerman border. It’s art that also keeps the day in view.

Daily notes, softly framed

Homes are built on small rituals—reminders, snapshots, a recipe clipped at dusk. This piece turns that rhythm into something you want to look at, not hide away. Its silk-like wool pile and aged palette lend calm to kitchens, entries, and studios, while the mounted cork invites change over time. The fragment has been professionally cleaned, ready to live with.

For the collector who uses things

Someone who gravitates to lived-in texture, values antique textiles, and wants a functional piece that sits gracefully in everyday spaces.

Put it to work

Hang by the door or desk to pin keys notes, postcards, and weekly reminders within a compact 12" x 12" footprint.
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Heritage in Focus

Old New House® Legacy

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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Common Questions

FAQ About This Rug Fragment Cork Board

What are the dimensions?
Approximately 12 inches by 12 inches with a depth of about 1.25 inches.
Is the rug fragment clean and ready to hang?
Yes, the fragment has been professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use.
Will I see signs of age on the textile?
Yes. As an antique Kerman border, it may show foundation, fade, and threadbare regions that contribute to its character.
Can I use it as both art and a functional board?
Yes. It doubles as artwork and a working cork board with concealed, high-quality mounted cork.
Where was it made?
It was made in-house in the Old New House studio in Katonah, NY, using an antique Kerman rug fragment.