Time-honored Turkish design with vintage character

Precisely What the 2.5x4.5 Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Offers

Metered age and craftsmanship

Material and Dimensions

Size
2'8" x 4'8"
Origin
Turkey
Age
Circa 1970s
Construction
Hand knotted
Color palette
Soft brick red, faded cherry red, charcoal, pale saffron yellow, faded tangerine orange
Condition
Even wear with foundation faintly visible; side cord selvages intact or restored
Cleaning
Professionally cleaned
Variation
One end 2'5", opposite end 2'8", typical for this rug type and age

What arrives

One 2.5x4.5 Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug, professionally cleaned

Sizing nuance and visual balance

Exact Fit Details

Place in smaller living areas, entryways, or alongside seating to provide textured softness and layering

Handled with expertise

Shipping & Returns

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground with tracking support; freight shipping available as needed

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight shipping is required; shipments insured and tracked

30 day returns; no label or restocking fees; item must be in transit within 3 days of return label receipt

30 day returns with no label or restocking fees; customer must have item in transit within 3 days of receiving return label
Vintage distressed 2.5x4.5 Oushak rug with a central floral medallion and a worn, faded patina of bricks reds, charcoal, saffron yellow, and orange tones

Small-scale, big character

A sun-washed Oushak with a soft brick field and pale saffron center, framed by meandering vines and time-earned abrash.

Gathered color

A welcome underfoot

Vintage, not vintage-look

Homes often need warmth in tight spaces—by the sink, at the bedside, in a narrow hall—without visual noise. The 2.5x4.5 Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug brings gentle brick and faded cherry tones, a stepped medallion, and floral wheels that read as art, not clutter. Even wear to the knot heads gives it the calm, lived-in surface designers chase. Recently professionally cleaned, it arrives ready to place.

Softness in the everyday

At 2'8" x 4'8", this hand-knotted Turkish piece settles easily where people pause—boot tray moments, coffee refills, the first steps of the morning. Its abrash and restored edges speak to history while the fully secured sides and ends support many more years at home. The color story—brick, charcoal, pale saffron, hints of tangerine—plays well with wood floors and neutral walls, adding warmth without shouting.

For the collector at home

Someone who prefers storied textiles in human-scaled rooms and values the quiet patina of a 1970s Turkish Oushak.

Place it with purpose

Lay it in an entry, kitchen, or bedside nook to add warmth and a grounded focal point where you move most.
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Heritage Crafted

Old New House® Maker Spotlight

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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Your Rug Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact dimensions?
The size measures 2'8" x 4'8"; one end is 2'5" and the opposite is 2'8", a normal variation for hand-knotted rugs.
What colors should I expect in person?
Soft brick and faded cherry reds with charcoal, pale saffron yellow, and touches of faded tangerine, all with subtle abrash.
What is the condition?
Even wear to the knot heads with faint foundation showing, secured sides and ends, and most side cord selvages intact or restored.
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, rugs of this type may have painted numbers on the reverse side.