A rug shaped by time with prayer motifs

2.5x4.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Rug

Classic Turkish hand knotted vintage

Exact Details and Fit

Type
Hand Knotted Turkish Rug Era: Circa 1980s Size: 2'8" x 4'4" Motifs: Double column and hanging lantern prayer, top mehrab with two tree of life motifs, serrated lotus flower Colors: Denim, oxidized silver, ivory, pale rose Condition: Wear across foundation and knot heads Edges: Original side cord selvages intact Cleaning: Professionally cleaned

What arrives

One 2.5x4.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Rug

Fits intimate spaces and entryways

Size and Placement

Use as a focal or layering piece in living rooms, entryways, or bedrooms to introduce vintage Turkish textile motifs.

Shipping with care and simple returns

Shipping and Returns

Shipping Details

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground or freight when necessary. Shipments include tracking and insurance. Contact Old New House promptly for any issues.

Returns Policy

30 day returns accepted with no label or restocking fees. Customer must use provided return label and ship item within 3 days of receiving it. Shipments are fully insured.
2.5x4.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Rug showing layered prayer and tree of life motifs in faded denim and pale rose

Quiet pattern, lived-in soul

Denim and oxidized silver mellow into pale rose and ivory, the lantern motif soft as a memory underfoot.

A pause at the threshold

Sparta, softened by time

Vintage, not vintage-inspired

Small spaces deserve presence without noise. The 2.5x4.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Rug brings a calm, timeworn palette that works with everyday life. Its hand-knotted character bears gentle wear to foundation and knot heads, the kind that feels authentic rather than precious. Fully secured sides and ends make it ready to live with—not just look at.

A hush of color

Rooms gather around pieces with history. The prayer design, double columns, and hanging lantern draw the eye inward, turning a landing, bedside, or studio corner into a place to linger. Recently professionally cleaned, it arrives ready for in-home use, so the story continues the day it’s unrolled.

For the collector at home

Someone who favors well-loved textiles in denim, oxidized silver, and pale rose tones, and needs a compact rug with visible age and integrity.

Put it to work

Layer at the foot of a bed, inside an entry, or beneath a reading chair to ground a daily path with soft, vintage pattern.
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Old New House® Legacy

A Lineage of Rug Expertise

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 Your Sparta Rug?

FAQs

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures approximately 2'8" x 4'4".
What is the condition?
It shows vintage wear across to foundation and knot heads, with original side cord selvages intact and fully secured sides and ends.
Has it been cleaned?
Yes, it was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use.
Where and when was it made?
It is a hand knotted Turkish Sparta rug made in Turkey, circa 1980s.
Are there any marks on the back?
For processing purposes, there may be painted numbers on the reverse side.