Silver Medallion Persian Rug · 1200 Reeds

Ferahan, and the discipline of the frame

The Ferahan villages — a small cluster west of the great Sultanabad/Arak weaving belt — developed a quietly distinctive tradition in the late 19th century: a restrained field, an understated medallion, and a deliberately ornate multi-band border doing most of the visual work. The composition reads as architecture more than ornament. Ferahan rugs were quietly favored by 19th- and early-20th-century collectors precisely because they refused theatricality. This piece is our 1200 Reeds reading of that frame-led grammar.

Why an ornate frame on a monochromatic field works

Where the cohort’s royal-medallion sibling concentrates ornament at the center and the classic-medallion sibling distributes it evenly, this rug pushes the ornament to the perimeter and leaves the center open. The functional consequence: it tolerates a coffee table or a sofa overlapping its center without losing visual integrity, because the visual integrity lives in the border. Excellent for partial-coverage placements and for rooms where furniture sits well into the rug.

Construction

1200 Reeds — شانه shaneh 1200, تراکم tarakom >3,000,000 knots/m²

Pile

66% Polypropylene / 34% Polyester on premium cotton warp

Tradition quoted

Ferahan village ornate-herati (Arak region, late 19th c.) — design-language reference

Composition

Light-silver field, centered medallion, ornate multi-band border system

Care

Vacuum regular setting; rotate twice yearly; professional clean every 18–24 months. Not a machine-washable rug.

Available sizes

• 3×6 ft — $109.99
• 4×6 ft — $164.99
• 5×7.5 ft — $199.99
• 5×8 ft — $219.99
• 8×10 ft — $329.99
• 8×11 ft — $495.00
• 10×13 ft — $659.99

Designer styling

Transitional living rooms with strong furniture that will partially cover the rug; dining rooms where the table sits centered; foyers and entry halls where sightlines run along the perimeter rather than the center. Pairs with cool-to-neutral walnut, oak, blackened metal, stone, and most upholstery colors except deeply saturated jewel tones (which fight the cool silver).

Best for / skip if

Best for: living rooms with deep sofas that sit well into the rug; dining rooms with centered tables; foyers and corridors; rooms where the border, not the medallion, faces the viewer; collected-traditional interiors.

Skip if: nothing in your room will overlap the rug — the open center will feel emptier than a centered-medallion design would. Try the cohort’s royal-medallion sibling instead.

See it in our Sacramento showroom

The frame-led composition reads completely differently with furniture on it than without. Our Watt Avenue showroom keeps coffee tables and sofa templates available so you can simulate your room. Visit the showroom or browse silver rugs.

Reed count and density. “1200 Reeds” (شانه ۱۲۰۰, shaneh 1200) describes warp density across the rug’s width; “tarakom” (تراکم) describes knot density. Our 1200 Reeds line exceeds 3,000,000 knots/m² — well above commodity machine-woven rugs and approaching mid-grade hand-knotted territory in fineness, though still a machine-woven design-language quotation of the traditions it references. Full reed-count guide.

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