Burgundy Medallion Persian Rug · 1200 Reeds

Heritage & inspiration

Sultanabad-Mahal weaving turned commercial in 1875 when Ziegler & Co. set up workshops in Arak, central Iran, weaving directly for Western dealers. The Ziegler Sultanabad burgundy-ground became a Victorian and Edwardian standard — the rug you'd see in a substantial London or East Coast drawing room. Open-field medallion, generous spacing, simpler borders than court-formal Kashan or Tabriz. The burgundy ground reads warmer and less ceremonial than late-Qajar court burgundy.

Distinct from the cohort's late-Qajar court register (used as our Burgundy anchor's editorial frame). Where Qajar reads library, study, low-light formal, Sultanabad export-quality reads drawing-room, daylight-tolerant, generously-proportioned.

How it feels underfoot

1200 Reeds (1200 شانه) on premium cotton warp; density over 3,000,000 knots/m² (تراکم). Engineered consistency.

Specifications

Reed Count

1200 Reeds (1200 شانه)

Density

>3,000,000 knots / m² (تراکم)

Pile

66% Polypropylene · 34% Polyester

Warp

Premium cotton

Design register

Sultanabad export-quality (Ziegler era, 1875–1920)

Palette

Burgundy ground · ivory · muted gold · dusty rose

Origin

Woven in Turkey on Persian-tradition looms

Care

Spot-clean with mild detergent; low-suction vacuum; professional clean every 18–24 months. Not a machine-washable rug.

Available sizes

Stocked in 3×6, 3×10, 5×7.5, 6.5×10, 8.2×11.5, 10×13 ft. Strongest at 8.2×11.5 and 10×13 — Sultanabad's open-field discipline needs floor scale.

Designer styling notes

• Wood: mahogany, walnut, English oak — substantial traditional casegoods
• Upholstery: ivory damask, dusty-rose silk, mushroom mohair — the burgundy reads warmer with lighter upholstery, more formal with darker
• Metal: aged brass, antique gold, dark bronze
• Rooms: drawing rooms, formal living rooms, dining rooms with rectangular tables, libraries with daylight access

Best for · skip if

Best for: larger formal-relaxed rooms with traditional bones — the Sultanabad register flatters Victorian, Edwardian, Craftsman, and Mediterranean Sacramento homes equally.

Skip if the brief is court library (use the late-Qajar register in the cohort's burgundy anchor) or small intimate space (under 6×9 this design compresses).

Sacramento showroom

See it at our Watt Avenue showroom. Sultanabad-register burgundies look smaller in photos than they read in person. Free local delivery within Sacramento metro.

New to 1200 Reeds & density terminology? Read our complete guide to reed count, shaneh, and tarakom.

This piece sits in the cotton family — cotton face on a cotton foundation, precision machine-woven for sharp pattern definition with hand-finished edges. The cotton hand is softer and lighter than wool underfoot, reads more tonal, and suits bedrooms, sunrooms, and adult-led households where palette quietness matters.

Patterns draw on Persian medallion and field traditions, translated into the cotton register: lighter, more luminous, more breathable than a comparable wool weave. Care is straightforward but not machine-wash — see the Care panel for details on this construction.

5×7.5 ft (150×230 cm, 3.5 m²) — entry rooms, small bedrooms, and sitting areas.

6.5×10 ft (200×300 cm, 6 m²) — medium living rooms and bedrooms with furniture partially on the rug.

8.2×11.5 ft (250×350 cm, 9 m²) — large living rooms and formal dining rooms (all furniture sitting on the rug).

10×13 ft (300×400 cm, 12 m²) — open floor plans and great rooms.

Styling tip: a rug should extend 18–24 inches beyond the sofa on each side for a balanced look.

• Vacuum weekly with the beater bar off to protect the pile
• Blot spills immediately with a clean white cloth (don't rub)
• Rotate the rug 180° every 6 months for even wear
• Professional clean every 12–18 months
• Use a quality rug pad on hardwood for cushion and to extend life

Free shipping across the USA & Canada. Most orders arrive within 3–5 business days. Canada customers: customs duties or provincial taxes may apply at delivery.

30-day returns on online orders — the item must be unused, in original condition, and in original packaging. Customer pays return shipping. Approved refunds are processed within 3–7 business days.

See this piece in person at our Sacramento showroom — open every day, 10 AM – 7 PM.

Stylish Rugs & Carpets
3423 Watt Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 890-4077 · info@stylishrugs.us