Vintage hand knotted Turkish rug with distinctive medallion motif

Exact Details and Fit

Measures 2'7" x 3'3"

Design and Condition

Origin
Turkey circa 1970s Type: Hand knotted Kars rug Size: Approximately 2'7" x 3'3" Pattern: Interconnected double hexagonal center medallions with offset arrangement Border: Seeded main border with abrashes Colors: Cream, ivory, beige, oxidized silver, magenta, fuchsia, silver, chocolate brown Condition: Even wear across knot heads; side cord selvages intact or restored Cleaning: Professionally cleaned Additional Notes: Painted numbers on reverse side for processing

What arrives

One 2.5x3.5 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug

Fit and use

Location and Placement

Shipping and Returns

Policies

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground or best freight option; includes tracking and insurance. See checkout for rates.

Ships within 1-3 business days typically via UPS Ground or by freight as needed. Shipments are insured and include tracking. Contact Old New House promptly for any shipping issues.

30 day returns • No label or restocking fees • Return label required within 3 days of delivery

30 day return window with no label or restocking fees. Customer must return item within 3 days after receiving a return label. Fully insured shipments.
2.5x3.5 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug showing double hexagonal medallions offset in the main field, framed by a seeded border with subtle color abrash.

Small scale, big character

A vintage Kars with softened fuchsia notes and lived‑in warmth for the spaces you actually touch.

Found quiet

A pause underfoot

Off‑center charm

Tiny rooms and thresholds deserve soul, not placeholders. The 2.5x3.5 Vintage Distressed Kars Rug brings hand‑knotted history in a footprint that slips beside a bed, anchors a reading chair, or greets you at the studio door. Its abrashes, checked diamonds, and paired hexagonal medallions feel collected rather than new, with gentle wear that reads as memory.

Color that whispers

Cream, oxidized silver, and chocolate brown are lifted by fuchsia and magenta—tones that glow without shouting. Even wear to the knot heads and secured sides tell you it’s ready for everyday life. Circa 1970s, recently professionally cleaned, it moves easily from entry to kitchen nook and keeps the room feeling considered.

For the collector at home

Someone who layers vintage textiles in small spaces and wants a Turkish Kars with softened pinks and geometric clarity.

Where it lives

Lay it by the entry bench or bedside to warm the first and last steps of the day.
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Maker Focus

Old New House® Legacy

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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Purchase Questions

What To Know Before You Buy

What are the exact dimensions?
Size measures approximately 2'7" x 3'3".
How old is this rug?
It is a vintage hand‑knotted Turkish Kars rug made circa the 1970s.
What condition is it in?
It shows even wear to the knot heads with sides and ends fully secured; most side cord selvages are intact or restored, and there is very faint color migration in the brighter shades.
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, there may be painted numbers on the reverse side.