Authentic vintage Turkish rug mat

Why Choose the 1.5x3 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat

Exact Details and Fit

Product Details

Size
1'7" x 3'2"
Condition
Areas of pile and knot heads
Side Cord Selvages
Mostly intact or restored
Ends
Moderate reduction
Pattern
Triple center medallion with geometric blossom vine borders
Colors
Dark chocolate brown, coffee brown, bronze, oxidized silver, pink, blush, sand
Origin
Turkish Kars rug mat, circa 1970s
Cleaning
Professionally cleaned
Type
Hand knotted vintage rug
Shape
Slightly irregular

What arrives

One vintage distressed Kars rug mat, professionally cleaned

Design and Dimensions

Fit and Shape

Place on dry, indoor floor surfaces to add vintage character and warmth

Shipping and Returns

Delivery and Return Policies

Shipping

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight is required. Shipments are insured and include tracking. See checkout for full rate and delivery estimate.

Returns

30 day returns accepted with no label or restocking fee. Customer item must be in transit within 3 days of receiving return label; shipments fully insured.
Vintage distressed Kars rug mat with triple center medallion and geometric blossom borders in assorted browns and blush tones

Small scale, storied color

A dark chocolate ground holds three centered medallions, blushed with pink and bronze, framed by a meandering vine. Worn in the right places, steady at the edges—ready to greet bare feet on cool boards.

From the threshold

A Kars whisper in coffee and blush

Vintage character, hand-knotted calm

Entryways and small corners can feel unfinished; the 1.5x3 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Mat slips in quietly and adds purpose. Its abrashes and knot heads read as history, not fuss, so it never looks too new or try-hard. Fully secured sides and ends mean it settles in and stays composed. The palette—coffee, bronze, oxidized silver, and soft pink—bridges wood tones and painted floors with ease.

Grounded warmth, every step

At 1'7" x 3'2", this Kars mat creates a true landing spot—by the sink, at the bed, inside the door—without crowding the room. The triple medallion and geometric blossoms bring pattern at a human scale, so even quick passes feel considered. Recently professionally cleaned, it arrives ready for daily life. The slight irregularities tell you it was made by hands, not machines.

For rooms that breathe

Those who favor timeworn textiles, intimate scale, and honest color to anchor small spaces.

Where it lives

Lay it at the kitchen sink or front door to define a welcoming step with soft, vintage pattern.
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Maker Spotlight

Old New House® Heritage

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

FAQs

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures 1'7" x 3'2".
What is the age and origin?
It is a hand knotted Turkish Kars rug mat from the 1970s, made in Turkey.
What condition is it in?
It shows areas of pile with some knot heads, secured sides and ends, most side cord selvages intact or restored, and moderate reduction to both ends.
Has it been cleaned?
Yes, it was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use.
Are there any markings on the back?
For processing purposes, rugs of this type may have painted numbers on the reverse side.