2x2.5 Vintage Engelas Square Rug Mat showing floral motifs and vine border in cherry, blue, navy, blush and saffron colors

Vendor:Old New House®

2x2.5 Vintage Engelas Square Rug Mat

$425.00 $580.00

The 2x2.5 Vintage Engelas Square Rug Mat features an allover repeating Herati motif with corner spandrel overlays of splayed floral cross-sections and a meandering vine border. Its colors include cherry red, sky blue, navy blue, blush, pale saffron, and ivory. Professionally cleaned and preserved, it measures 2'1" x 2'4" with original side cord selvages fully intact. This vintage Persian piece from the 1940s is hand knotted and ready for in-home use.

Hand knotted vintage Persian rug mat circa 1940s
Allover Herati motif with floral details and vine border
Colors: cherry red, sky blue, navy blue, blush, pale saffron, ivory
Size: 2'1" x 2'4"
Professionally cleaned with original side cord selvages

Size: 2'1" x 2'4"

2'1" x 2'4"

Product variants

2x2.5 Vintage Engelas Square Rug Mat

2'1" x 2'4"

$425.00 $580.00

A vintage Persian textile for detailed interiors

Exact Details and Fit

Dimensions and Design

2'1" x 2'4" Vintage Persian Rug Mat

Type: Rug Origin: Persia Era: circa 1940s Size: 2'1" x 2'4" Pattern: Repeating Herati motif with floral spandrels and meandering vine border Colors: Cherry red, sky blue, navy blue, blush, pale saffron, ivory Condition: Professionally cleaned, original side cord selvages intact Material: Wool pile

What arrives

One 2x2.5 Vintage Engelas Square Rug Mat

Scale and Placement

Compact Yet Distinct Presence

Ordering and Care

Shipping and Returns

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground with tracking and insurance. Checkout for rates and estimates.

Shipped within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground with tracking and full insurance.

30 day returns accepted; no label or restocking fees. Item must be in transit within 3 days of return label receipt.

Returns accepted within 30 days; no restocking or label fees; ship promptly using provided return label.

A pause on the path

Vintage Engelas, 1940s

Hand-knotted character

Tiny entries and work nooks deserve warmth without clutter. The 2x2.5 Vintage Engelas Square Rug Mat brings grounded color in a footprint that slips beside a bed, under a chair, or at a doorway. Even pile with original selvages and secured ends means it sits confidently and wears with grace. Recently professionally cleaned, it arrives ready to live with.

Color that greets you

The allover Herati motif, corner spandrels, and playful vine border lend a sense of time and hand—subtle pattern you notice each time you pass. Cherry red, sky and navy blues, blush, saffron, and ivory gather light on wood floors. At 2'1" x 2'4", it anchors a small moment: shoes off, kettle on, pages open. A square that makes a room feel considered.

For rooms lived in daily

Someone who loves vintage Persian textiles and wants a compact, ready-to-place square with authentic 1940s Engelas patterning and gently blossomed wool tips.

Where it settles

Set it at a bedside, in front of a favorite chair, or inside an entry for a soft landing of color and history.

Maker Spotlight

Old New House®: Multi-Generational Rug Expertise

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

FAQs About the 2x2.5 Vintage Engelas Square Rug Mat

What are the exact dimensions?

It measures approximately 2'1" x 2'4".

What patterns appear in this rug?

It features an allover Herati motif with corner spandrel overlays and a meandering vine border with large blossomed flowers and buds.

Which colors stand out most in person?

Cherry red is the field color, framed by sky blue, navy, blush, pale saffron, and ivory accents.

What is the condition?

It has mostly even full pile with some blossoming to the tips of the wool, original side cord selvages intact, and fully secured ends.

Is it ready to use when it arrives?

Yes. It has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use.