Rare vintage Armenian design in a compact square rug mat

Distinctive Vintage Armenian Rug Mat

Exact design and condition details

Design & Condition

Design
Triple column Armenian sampler motif with botehs, serpents, buds, and crab floral elements
Colors
Ivory, copper, saffron yellow, powder blue, charcoal navy blue
Condition
Like-new with original full pile height
Sides
Original side cord selvages intact
Cleaning
Recently professionally cleaned
Size
1'10" x 2'5"
Origin date
Circa 1990s vintage Armenian hand knotted rug

What arrives

One vintage Armenian sampler design square rug mat

Dimensions and visual scale

Size & Fit

Shipping and returns overview

Shipping & Returns

Shipping

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight is required. Shipping includes tracking and insurance. See checkout for rate estimate.

Returns

30 day returns accepted with no label or restocking fee. Return shipment must be in transit within 3 days of receiving return label.
2x2.5 Vintage Armenian Sampler Design Square Rug Mat with ivory, copper, saffron, powder blue, and navy motifs

Small rug, big presence

Triple bands of boteh, buds, and crab-floral motifs settle into ivory, copper, saffron, and powder blue—framed by soft fringe and a steady navy outline.

A square with history

Vintage Armenian Sampler, close at hand

Pattern you can live with

Entrances and work nooks often feel unfinished—echoing footsteps, a hard visual edge, nowhere for the eye to rest. The 2x2.5 Vintage Armenian Sampler Design Square Rug Mat brings grounded color and a human scale to small moments: by a favorite chair, beside the bed, or at the door. Its like-new pile and secured sides make it ready for daily use without fuss. Recently professionally cleaned, it arrives calm and composed.

Quiet color, daily ritual

At under two and a half feet, the square format tucks into places longer runners can’t, giving small spaces intention. The alternating botehs and stylized florals add character without shouting, letting copper and saffron warm cool floors while powder blue lightens the scene. Vintage from the 1990s, it carries time in a gentle way—inviting you to step into a story each day.

For the collector who lives with pieces

Someone who favors compact, character-rich rugs that soften thresholds, anchor a reading corner, or layer under a plant stand without overwhelming the room.

Where it belongs

Set it at the bedside or entry to soften first and last steps while introducing warm, patterned color in a compact footprint.
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Crafting Heritage

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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Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures 1'10" x 2'5" (approximately 2x2.5 feet) in a square-ish mat format.
What is the condition?
It’s described as like-new with original full pile height, intact side cord selvages, 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 Armenian Sampler design rug mat made in Armenia, circa 1990s vintage.
What colors should I expect in person?
Ivory, copper, pale saffron yellow, powder blue, and charcoal navy blue, along with complementary accents noted in the sampler motifs.