3.5x4.5 Vintage Distressed Tulu Square Rug with tone-on-tone checkered ivory, silver, platinum, and beige design

3.5x4.5 Vintage Distressed Tulu Square Rug

Vendor:Old New House®

3.5x4.5 Vintage Distressed Tulu Square Rug

$250.00 $525.00

The 3.5x4.5 Vintage Distressed Tulu Square Rug features a tone-on-tone checkered design motif that blends ivory, silver, platinum, and beige shades. This hand-knotted Turkish rug from the 1960s has been professionally cleaned and expertly restored, with fully secured sides and ends. Its slightly varied dimensions (3'2" to 3'6" width) reflect the typical characteristics of rugs of this type and age.

Hand-knotted vintage Turkish Tulu rug circa 1960s
Tonal checkered pattern in neutral shades
Expert restoration with secured selvages and ends
Professionally cleaned and ready for use
Dimensions approximate 3'6" x 4'8" with natural size variation

Size: 3'6" x 4'8"

3'6" x 4'8"

Product variants

3.5x4.5 Vintage Distressed Tulu Square Rug

3'6" x 4'8"

$250.00 $525.00

Vintage Turkish hand-knotted design

Exact Details and Fit

Material and Condition

Rug Features

Design Motif: Tone on tone checkered
Colors: Ivory, silver, platinum, beige
Condition Notes: Areas of pile, knot heads, and foundation
Side Cord Selvages: Mostly intact or restored
Sides and Ends: Fully secured
Size: Approximately 3'6" x 4'8"
Origin: Turkey
Age: Circa 1960s
Cleaning: Professionally cleaned

What arrives

One 3.5x4.5 Vintage Distressed Tulu Square Rug

Size and Usage

Dimensions & Placement

Place on stable, clean floor area; suitable for interior use.
Avoid excessive moisture or direct prolonged sunlight to maintain condition.

Shipping and Returns

Delivery Information

Shipping Policy

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight shipping is required.
Shipments are insured with tracking included.
Refer to checkout for exact rates and estimates.

Return Policy

30 day returns accepted with no label or restocking fees.
Returns must be initiated within 3 days of delivery receipt, with the item in transit within 3 days of receiving the return label.
Shipments are insured.

From morning light to midnight

3.5x4.5 Vintage Distressed Tulu Square Rug

Tone-on-tone, timeworn

Rooms often need warmth without noise.
This vintage Turkish Tulu brings a calm checkered motif in ivory, silver, and beige—subtle depth that doesn’t compete with art or furniture.
Its square-ish silhouette settles naturally in reading corners, at the foot of a bed, or beneath a small table, adding comfort and gentle texture.

Soft geometry, human scale

Hand knotted in the 1960s, it carries the kind of variation you feel before you see: slight waviness at the edges, areas of pile and foundation, fully secured sides and ends with expert restoration.
Recently professionally cleaned, the rug arrives ready to live with—quietly grounding everyday rituals.

For the collector who edits

Someone who favors vintage character over gloss and wants a compact, authentic Turkish Tulu with understated checks in warm neutrals.

Place with intention

Lay it in a small sitting area or by the bed to introduce soft texture and a calm, neutral grid underfoot.

Maker Spotlight

Old New House® Legacy in Rug Curation

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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Customer Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact dimensions?

Size measures approximately 3'6" x 4'8"; one end is about 3'2" and the opposite 3'6", which is typical for hand knotted rugs of this age and type.

What colors should I expect in person?

Tone-on-tone checks in ivory, silver, platinum, beige, and related neutrals.

What is the condition?

Vintage with areas of pile, visible knot heads and foundation; sides and ends are fully secured with expert restoration throughout.

Has it been cleaned?

Yes, it was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use.

Why are there numbers on the back?

For processing purposes, rugs of this type may have painted numbers on the reverse side.