Dark Gray Medallion Persian Rug · 1200 Reeds

Decoration over weight — a deep slate field carrying a finely-curvilinear Tabriz medallion in ivory, navy, and soft beige, the arabesque tendrils gaining luminescence against the heavy ground in a way they cannot achieve on lighter palettes.

Heritage & Inspiration

The Heriz village workshops that inspire the parent Dark Gray Medallion anchor rendered the medallion as architecture — right-angled, stepped, monumental, the medallion as a building viewed from above. This sibling instead descends from the late-Qajar court Tabriz tradition (roughly 1850–1925), where the same compositional vocabulary was rendered in pure curvilinear arabesque: continuous floral tendrils, soft-edged medallions, the decorative breath of palace formal-rooms rather than the structural confidence of village construction. Both languages are correct Persian; they serve different design intents. The dark-gray ground is the modern variable that lets both renditions coexist in contemporary American interiors without reading as period costume.

How It Feels Underfoot

The pile is a 66/34 polypropylene–polyester blend on a premium cotton warp — the same construction as the Heriz-anchor sibling, with the same dark-gray practical advantage: spills, pet hair, vacuum tracks, and shoe scuffs disappear into the field rather than spotlighting against it. Where this piece differs is in the visual hand: the curvilinear medallion's fine arabesques catch light differently than the anchor's stepped geometry — they shimmer slightly under angled illumination, where the anchor's structural design holds steady. Both effects are intentional and both are correct; choose by what your room is doing with its light.

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: Late-Qajar Tabriz-tradition curvilinear medallion with arabesque field and floral spandrels
• Color Palette: Dark gray base · navy · ivory · soft beige · light blue highlights
• 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. Curvilinear medallions on dark grounds read best at 8×10 or 10×13 — the arabesque field needs perimeter room to extend without truncation, and the dark ground gains visual weight at scale.

Designer Styling Notes

This piece is built for warm-cool tension. Pair with walnut casegoods, brushed-brass hardware, ivory linen upholstery, and a single statement chandelier (alabaster, smoked-glass, or aged brass) for a modern-Qajar formal read — the curvilinear ivory and beige motifs lift through the dark field to echo the upholstery and lighting. For a monochrome modern register, layer under charcoal velvet or black-leather furniture with blackened-steel side tables; the medallion's curvilinear lightness keeps the composition from collapsing into pure shadow. Avoid pairing with heavy dark woods (mahogany, dark walnut) and dark walls (charcoal paint) simultaneously — the rug needs at least one light-toned element in the room to give the medallion's curves somewhere to echo. For pure architectural weight without the decorative softness, the Heriz-village Dark Gray anchor is the better fit.

Best For

Modern-traditional living rooms, formal dining rooms, transitional home offices, and contemporary-classical reading rooms where you want a heavy floor that still carries decorative breath. Especially well-suited to rooms with at least one light-toned envelope element (ivory walls, white-oak floors, alabaster lighting) that lets the curvilinear medallion ornament read clearly against the dark ground.

From Our Sacramento Showroom

This piece sits within our 1200 Reeds Dark Gray cohort — the Heriz-village anchor plus five curvilinear, royal, and oval siblings. If you'd like to compare the architectural Heriz and the curvilinear Tabriz Dark Gray pieces in person at our Sacramento showroom, or commission a hand-knotted late-Qajar piece in the same dark palette, reach out and we'll arrange a visit or sourcing consultation. Free shipping across the United States and Canada.

Reading the Spec Sheet: Reed Count & Density

Late-Qajar court Tabriz medallions trade structural rigor for ornamental detail — the arabesque field carries more pattern resolution per square inch than the Heriz architectural composition that anchors this cohort. The 1200-reed weave is the density floor where those arabesques stay legible at scale; lower reed counts compress the curves into generic floral noise. This is one of the design registers where the spec sheet matters at the visual level, not just at the durability level.

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