A vintage Kars runner shaped by time and tradition

Detailed Heritage in a Long-Form Runner

Exact details and historic wear

Design and Condition

Size
7'6" x 15'5"
Design
Double oversized center medallions with scalloped contours
Color palette
blush, bubblegum pink, oxidized silver, silver, beige, chocolate brown, mauve aubergine, antique ivory, bronze
Condition
Wear on foundation and knot heads; side cord selvages intact or restored
Origin
Hand knotted, Turkish Kars carpet, circa 1960s
Cleaning
Recently professionally cleaned
Additional
Weaver signature found in main field
Note
Painted numbers on reverse for processing

What arrives

One vintage distressed Kars carpet runner sized 7'6" x 15'5"

Size and stylistic fit

Where the 7'6" x 15'5" runner belongs

Shipping and return policies

Shipping and Returns

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground or freight as needed. Includes tracking and insurance. Check out for rates.

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground or freight as necessary. Shipments are insured and tracked.

30-day returns; no label or restocking fees. Must be in transit within 3 days of receiving return label.

Returns accepted within 30 days with no label or restocking fees. Returned items must be in transit within 3 days of label receipt.
Vintage Distressed Kars Carpet Runner sized 7'6" x 15'5" laid out with soft scalloped medallions in blush and silver tones

Quiet grandeur underfoot

A softened blush field holds twin medallions and timeworn borders—tones of oxidized silver, bronze, and antique ivory settling like evening light.

Collected in passing light

The room finds its center

One-of-a-kind, with a name in the weave

Long halls and broad living spaces often feel unfinished—echoing with steps and empty air. The RESERVED 7.5x15.5 Vintage Distressed Kars Carpet Runner lays down a calm, blush ground that absorbs the room’s edges and pulls furniture, art, and conversation together. Its double oversized medallions and trefoil finials bring order without shouting, while abrash and gentle wear whisper of life already lived.

Soft structure, human scale

Color tells the story here: bubblegum pink tempered by oxidized silver and chocolate brown creates warmth that reads collected, not loud. The nuanced differences in the motifs keep the eye moving, making a long corridor feel inviting rather than simply long. Recently professionally cleaned, it’s ready to join the rhythm of daily rooms right away.

For the gathered home

Someone drawn to vintage Turkish Kars design who wants a generous 7'6" x 15'5" runner with patina, subtle blush tones, and secured sides and ends.

Where it lives

Lay it along a long hallway or great-room path to anchor movement between spaces with color and quiet pattern.
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Old New House® and Their Rug 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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Questions about this rug?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the size?
It measures approximately 7 feet 6 inches by 15 feet 5 inches.
Where and when was it made?
It’s a hand knotted Turkish Kars carpet runner made in Turkey, circa 1960s vintage.
What is the condition?
It shows wear across to foundation and knot heads with most original side cord selvages intact or restored; sides and ends are fully secured.
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.