Cream Medallion Persian Rug · 1200 Reeds

A quiet, luminous statement — soft cream ground anchored by a finely-drawn central medallion, framed in arabesque tendrils that catch the light without ever crowding the room.

Heritage & Inspiration

This piece belongs to a long Persian decorative tradition: a single floral medallion centered on an open field, surrounded by ornamented corner spandrels and layered borders. The vocabulary traces back centuries to the workshops of Kashan, Tabriz, and Isfahan — where the medallion was understood as a symbol of cosmic order, the field as paradise, and the borders as the boundaries of the garden. We've translated that grammar into a contemporary, machine-loomed rug woven on 1200-reed Turkish power looms — preserving the design language and palette of the originals at a price that suits a real American living room.

How It Feels Underfoot

The pile is a 66/34 polypropylene–polyester blend on a premium cotton warp — soft enough that bare feet sink slightly, dense enough that furniture leaves only a temporary impression. The 1200-reed construction (over three million knots per square meter) keeps the medallion's curves crisp rather than fuzzy, even in the most ornate corners. Cream-ground rugs reward households that take light care of them; the polypropylene face stays colorfast under daily sun, and the rug rinses clean with low-pressure water when needed.

Specifications

• Reed Count: 1200 Reeds (1200 شانه)
• Density: Over 3,000,000 knots per m²
• Pile: 66% Polypropylene + 34% Polyester
• Warp: Premium cotton
• Construction: Machine-woven on Turkish power looms
• Design: Persian-inspired central medallion with arabesque corners
• Color Palette: Cream base · ivory · beige · blush · light blue · soft gold
• Origin: Made in Turkey
• Care: Washable; low-pressure vacuum recommended (no beater bar)

Available Sizes

• 3×6 ft (91×200 cm) — entryway runner, narrow hallway
• 3×10 ft (91×300 cm) — long hallway, galley kitchen runner
• 3×13 ft (91×400 cm) — extended hallway, double-island kitchen
• 5×7.5 ft (150×230 cm) — bedroom anchor under a queen bed, small sitting area
• 6.5×10 ft (200×300 cm) — standard living room with front legs of furniture on the rug
• 8.2×11.5 ft (250×350 cm) — large living or dining room with all furniture on the rug
• 10×13 ft (300×400 cm) — open-concept great room, oversized dining

Styling rule of thumb: a living room rug should extend 18–24 inches beyond the sofa on each side for a balanced, intentional look.

Designer Styling Notes

Cream is the most forgiving luxury ground — it expands the room visually, lets darker furniture feel grounded rather than heavy, and lifts naturally-lit rooms in the morning. Pair this rug with walnut or warm-oak furniture, brass or aged-bronze accents, and ivory linen upholstery for a transitional look that reads expensive without looking precious. For a more contemporary read, layer it under a black-leather sofa with deep navy or forest-green throw pillows — the soft gold accents in the medallion will pull through and tie the palette together.

Best For

Formal living rooms, master bedrooms, dining rooms, and open-concept spaces where you want luxury that sits quietly rather than demanding attention. Especially well-suited to homes with abundant natural light.

From Our Sacramento Showroom

This rug is part of our curated online selection — a slice of what we keep in our Sacramento showroom and broader sourcing network. If you'd like to see this piece in person, compare it against another size, or commission a related design in a different color or dimension, reach out and we'll arrange a visit or a sourcing consultation. Free shipping across the United States and Canada.

Reading the Spec Sheet: Reed Count & Density

The Kashan, Tabriz, and Isfahan workshops this Cream Medallion descends from originally wove their medallion-on-open-field compositions at hand-knotted densities far above any mill loom. The 1200-reed Turkish translation here is the closest faithful render at a working-luxury price point — fine enough that the medallion's curves stay crisp, structured enough to last decades under daily use, and honest about being a machine-woven Persian-design rug rather than a hand-knotted Iranian piece.

شانه (shaneh, "reed count") measures yarn points across the loom's width — 1200 shaneh means 1200 vertical warp threads per meter, the finer end of mill-loom production. تراکم (tarakom, "density") measures how tightly the rows pack along the length. Multiplied together they give total points per square meter; for this 1200-reed Turkish weave that lands in the 1.5–3 million points/m² range depending on the mill's counting convention. Higher reed counts hold finer pattern detail; higher density makes a heavier, more durable rug.

One caveat worth knowing: the same shaneh/tarakom numbers aren't always directly comparable across countries, mills, or fiber types. A 1200-reed Turkish power-loom rug is a different object from a 1200-shaneh hand-knotted Iranian piece, even if the spec line reads the same.

Read the full guide → Reed Count and Density Explained: شانه and تراکم, 500 to 1700 — the complete comparison across all six mill tiers, what each level feels like underfoot, and how to read a spec sheet without being misled.

This piece sits in the easy-care performance family — high-density polypropylene or polyester pile on a cotton foundation, precision machine-woven for sharp pattern definition with hand-finished edges. The construction is purpose-built for family-friendly living: stain-resistant, fade-resistant, low-maintenance, and forgiving of regular vacuuming and spot cleaning.

Patterns are inspired by Persian, Kashan, Tabriz, and Turkmen design vocabularies — reinterpreted in a soft synthetic blend that performs in high-traffic rooms without the maintenance commitment of a hand-knotted wool piece.

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