Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat laid on a light floor showing woven straw pattern and tassels
Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat
Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat

Vendor:Old New House®

Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat

$250.00

An authentic vintage rug mat woven by the Tuareg people in or around Niger, believed to date from the 1970s. This handwoven mat measures 1'5" x 2'1" (excluding warps and tassels) and features the distinctive merges of straw pieces characteristic of Tuareg weaving. Sold as found in vintage condition, gentle flushing water cleaning is possible but finalizes the sale. A unique collector’s piece linking tradition and daily life.

  • Handwoven by Tuareg community circa 1970s
  • Dimensions: 1'5" x 2'1" excluding warp/tassels
  • Made by merging straw pieces into a continuous weaving length
  • Vintage, sold as found with authentic wear
  • Cleaning by flushing with water possible but finalizes sale
Size
Size: 1'5" x 2'1"

Authentic Vintage Textile

Distinctive Handwoven Rug Mat

Exact Specifications

Product Details and Fit

Product Type
Entrance and Shower Mats Size: 1'5" x 2'1" (excluding warps/tassels) Material: Straw woven by Tuareg people Condition: Vintage, sold as found Date: Circa 1970s Origin: Niger region, Africa Care Note: Flushing clean water possible but sale finalizes SKU: ab01411 Vendor: Old New House®

What arrives

One vintage African Tuareg rug mat

Size and Condition

Fit and Wear Characteristics

Shipping & Returns

Delivery and Returns Info

Ships within 1-3 business days with tracking; UPS Ground unless freight required. Contact Old New House for assistance with shipping issues.

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground or freight as needed. Shipments include tracking and insurance. Contact vendor for shipping assistance.

30-day returns with no label or restocking fees. The item must be in transit within 3 days of receiving return label and shipments are fully insured.

30-day return window. Item must be in transit within 3 days of receiving return label. No label or restocking fees.
Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat laid on a light floor showing woven straw pattern and tassels

Small scale, big story

A palm-sized field of pattern—triangles stepping upward inside hand-drawn squares, framed by bands of red, blue, and black. The Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat sits lightly on wood, inviting a pause.

1970s memory, underfoot

Tuareg geometry in a quiet frame

One-of-one character

Corners and tabletops often feel unfinished—too bare, too new. This Vintage African Tuareg Rug Mat brings a lived-in cadence through its handwoven grid and subtle size shifts. The small footprint lands warmth where a larger rug won’t, from an entry bench to a nightstand. Its honest irregularities turn a pass-through moment into a place to linger.

Calm pattern, human touch

At 1'5" x 2'1", it layers story without crowding a room. The hand-led lines and varied edges soften hard surfaces and invite the eye to rest. Color notes of red, black, and blue carry through a space, linking objects across a room. It doesn’t shout—it settles in and stays.

For the collector at home

Someone who values vintage textiles with visible handwork and needs a compact mat that reads as art as much as function.

Put it to work

Set beside a reading chair or on a low table to ground a favorite vessel or stack of books.
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From Old New House®

Legacy of Rug Craftsmanship

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 the Rug Mat?

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures approximately 1'5" x 2'1"; measurements exclude warps and tassels.
How old is this mat?
It is a vintage piece believed to date to the 1970s.
Where is it from?
It is believed to have been made by Tuareg weavers in or around Niger.
What condition is it in?
It is sold in as-found vintage handmade condition, with natural variations and irregularities consistent with age and handweaving.
Can I clean it?
In some cases, flushing clean water through the mat may be needed to clean it; please note that doing so makes the sale final.