A vintage Turkish wool rug with authentic distress and character.

Precise Details of the Vintage Distressed Tulu Rug

Size & Condition

2'7" x 4'2" Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug

Size
2'7" x 4'2"
Design
Geometric tree of life with blossoms
Colors
Mint green, ivory, cream, beige
Condition
Distressed with foundation areas visible, worn knot heads
Sides
Original side cord selvages intact or restored
Cleaning
Professionally cleaned
Origin
Made in Turkey circa 1960s
Weave
Hand knotted

What arrives

One vintage Turkish Tulu rug, professionally cleaned and ready for use.

How it Fits Your Space

Scale and Style

Shipping and Returns

Delivery and Policies

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground, insured with tracking.

Ships within 1-3 business days by UPS Ground except freight as required; tracking and insurance included.

30 day returns. No label or restocking fees. Item must be in transit within 3 days of receiving return label.

30 day return window with no label or restocking fees; customer must ship item within 3 days of receiving return label.
Vintage Distressed Turkish Tulu Rug with geometric tree of life in mint green and cream on soft green background, size 2.5 by 4 feet

Soft geometry, lived-in calm

A mint-washed field carries a primitive tree of life, its blossoms fading softly like a memory you can stand on.

Quiet heritage

A small rug with a long breath

Faded blossom, fresh room

Small spaces deserve character without noise. The 2.5x4 Vintage Distressed Tulu Rug brings a gentle mint green and ivory palette that settles a room rather than competes with it. Worn areas and visible knot heads lend honesty—patina that reads as story, not flaw. Its hand-knotted Turkish roots and secured sides and ends make it ready for real floors and real mornings.

Ease underfoot, history in view

At 2'7" x 4'2", it slips beside a bed, anchors a reading chair, or welcomes at a light-washed entry. The primitive tree of life motif offers a quiet focal point, softened by time and recent professional cleaning. Slight asymmetry and selvedge restorations carry the human touch that modern rooms often miss.

For the collector of calm

Someone who loves vintage Turkish textiles with gentle color, visible age, and a compact footprint for layered rooms.

Where it lives

Lay it at the bedside, in a narrow entry, or beneath a writing desk where its mint and cream tones soften the start and end of the day.
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Maker Spotlight: Old New House®

Curators of Heritage Rugs with a Modern Eye

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 This Rug

Common Inquiries

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures approximately 2'7" x 4'2".
What colors should I expect in person?
Mint green with ivory, cream, and beige, all softened by vintage wear.
What is the condition?
It is a vintage, hand-knotted Turkish Tulu with large areas of foundation showing and wear to knot heads; sides and ends are fully secured, with most side cord selvages intact or restored.
Has it been cleaned?
Yes, it was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use.
Is slight size or shape variation normal here?
Yes. It is slightly wider on one end, which is within normal margins for this type of rug.