3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Square Rug with human figure and botanical motifs in faded reds, blues and greens
3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Square Rug
3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Square Rug
3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Square Rug
3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Square Rug
3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Square Rug
3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Square Rug
3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Square Rug
3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Square Rug

Vendor:Old New House®

3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Square Rug

$530.00

A hand knotted Turkish Sparta square rug from the 1970s, featuring a unidirectional pictorial design with a human figure and botanical motifs in dusty cherry red, cobalt blue, mallard green, and turquoise hues. The large areas of foundation show visible wear across knot heads, complemented with machine bound sides and ends for durability. Professionally cleaned and ready for home use, this vintage piece measures 2'11" x 3'8" and carries a signature and possible date from the original weaver, adding historical character.

  • Vintage hand knotted Turkish Sparta rug circa 1970s
  • Unidirectional pictorial motif with botanical and human figure elements
  • Colors include dusty cherry red, dusty cobalt blue, dusty mallard green, faded turquoise blue
  • Measures 2'11" x 3'8"
  • Professionally cleaned, with large foundation areas visible due to wear
  • Fully secured and machine bound edges
Size
Size: 2'11" x 3'8"

An authentic 1970s Turkish vintage rug with character and history

Why Choose the 3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Square Rug

Rug details at a glance

Exact Details & Fit

Type
Hand knotted Turkish Sparta rug
Era
Circa 1970s
Size
2'11" x 3'8"
Design
Unidirectional pictorial with human figure and botanical elements
Colors
Dusty cherry red, dusty cobalt blue, dusty mallard green, faded turquoise blue
Condition
Large foundation areas visible due to wear; knot head wear
Edges
Fully secured, machine bound sides and ends
Cleaning
Professionally cleaned

What arrives

One 3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Square Rug

Size and condition notes

Dimensions and Wear

Shipping & Returns

Delivery and Return Information

Shipping

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight required; tracking provided; shipments are insured. Shipping rates and estimates available at checkout.

Returns

Returns accepted within 30 days; no restocking or label fees. Item must be in transit within 3 days after receiving return label. Contact Old New House promptly for assistance.
3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Square Rug with human figure and botanical motifs in faded reds, blues and greens

A small square with a long memory

Dusty cherry and cobalt settle into a gentle hush, a single figure holding the center while blossoms float at the edge.

Undersong

The quiet heart of the room

Singular and storied

Rooms often need warmth that feels earned, not new. The 3x3.5 Vintage Distressed Sparta Square Rug arrives with the softness of time—faded turquoise and mallard greens whispering around a unidirectional pictorial figure. Machine-bound edges and fully secured sides hold its shape while areas of wear reveal the hand-knotted foundation like a palimpsest.

Color that lingers

At just 2'11" x 3'8", it lays where life touches down—by a reading chair, at the foot of a bed, inside a studio doorway. Cleaned and ready for in-home use, it brings a grounded, human scale to daily rituals without asking for attention, only offering it back.

For the collector of lived-in beauty

Someone who favors patina, seeks narrative textiles, and needs a compact vintage rug with presence.

Place and live

Set it in an entry or beside a desk to define a small landing where shoes pause and coffee cools.
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Legacy of Craft

Old New House® Maker Spotlight

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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Your Questions Answered

FAQs

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures 2'11" x 3'8" (approximately 3x3.5).
How would you describe the colors in person?
Dusty cherry red, dusty cobalt blue, dusty mallard green, with faded turquoise blue and soft neutrals throughout.
What is the condition?
It is a vintage, distressed hand-knotted Turkish Sparta rug with large areas of foundation showing, wear to knot heads, and fully secured, machine-bound sides and ends.
Is it clean and ready to use?
Yes, it was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use.
Are there any markings on the back?
For processing, rugs of this type may have painted numbers on the reverse side.