Light Gray Ornate Arch Medallion Persian Rug · 1200 Reeds

Heritage & inspiration

This piece draws from Anatolian prayer-rug tradition — the mihrab arch, originally a ritual indicator of qibla direction in Ottoman-period prayer rugs (Bergama, Ladik, Ku̇la, and especially the Trans-Caucasian and Western Anatolian weaving centers of the 17th–19th centuries). Over time the arch motif migrated out of strictly devotional use and into purely decorative weaving — architectural quotation rather than religious function, preserved because the niche-on-a-field composition is visually strong.

That makes this rug fundamentally different from every other Light Gray sibling in the cohort. The Kashan, Sultanabad, Isfahan, and Mughal registers all build around a central medallion that reads symmetric in all directions. This one has a head and a foot. Place it accordingly.

Sits adjacent to the cohort's Light Gray anchor (Caucasian-Heriz patchwork bridge) and the other LG siblings — but the directional reading is unique to this SKU.

How it feels underfoot

1200 Reeds (1200 شانه) on premium cotton warp; density over 3,000,000 knots/m² (تراکم). Same engineered pile consistency as the rest of the cohort — tight, even, machine-precise. The directional design doesn't change the underfoot feel.

Specifications

Reed Count

1200 Reeds (1200 شانه)

Density

>3,000,000 knots / m² (تراکم)

Pile

66% Polypropylene · 34% Polyester

Warp

Premium cotton

Design register

Anatolian mihrab-arch (decorative quotation, not devotional)

Palette

Light gray ground · ivory · soft blue · muted sage tracery

Orientation

Directional — arch points one way; place with intent

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 the canonical cohort run: 3×6, 3×10, 5×7.5, 6.5×10, 8.2×11.5, and 10×13 ft. Mihrab-arch designs are strongest at 3×5, 5×7.5, and 6.5×10 — the directional read intensifies at scales where the entire arch is visible from a single viewpoint. At 10×13 the arch reads as one element of a larger field rather than as the field itself.

Designer styling notes

Use the directionality on purpose:

• Entry / foyer: arch points away from the door, drawing the eye into the house — the canonical placement
• Head-of-bed: arch crown sits at the headboard wall, foot of rug extends past the bed; reads architectural rather than rectangular
• Foot of bed runner: at 3×10, arch points toward the room rather than the bed; visual termination of the bedroom
• Reading alcove / sun nook: arch frames the seating; the room reads composed around the rug rather than around the furniture
• Avoid: centered under a square coffee table in the middle of a living room — the directionality fights the symmetric furniture arrangement

Best for · skip if

Best for: rooms that have a natural axis — entries that face away from the door, beds against a long wall, reading alcoves, sun-rooms with a primary view. The mihrab arch flatters architecture that already has direction.

Skip if the room is symmetric and centered — a square living room with a coffee table in the middle, a dining room around a round table. The directional arch will look misaligned no matter how you place it. For symmetric rooms use the Kashan-register sibling or the Sultanabad sibling instead.

Sacramento showroom

See it in person at our Watt Avenue showroom. Mihrab-arch rugs particularly benefit from in-room viewing — the directionality only reads correctly when oriented relative to architecture and furniture. We can roll out 5×7.5 and 6.5×10 oriented different ways so you can see the placement difference. Free local delivery within Sacramento metro.

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New to 1200 Reeds & density terminology? Read our complete guide to reed count, shaneh, and tarakom — what the numbers mean, how to compare across Persian, Turkish, and Pakistani weaves, and why a higher reed count is not always the right answer.

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.

3×6 ft runner (91×200 cm) — entryways, short hallways, and bedside runs.

3×10 ft runner (91×300 cm) — standard hallways and kitchen runs.

3×13 ft runner (91×400 cm) — long hallways and grand corridors.

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 18–24 months
• Use a quality rug pad on hardwood for cushion and to extend life

Free shipping on orders of $110 or more across the USA & Canada, and a flat $20 rate below that. 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 – 7:30 PM. Our showroom also carries the full hand-knotted collection — antique, silk, and one-of-a-kind pieces that aren’t all listed online — so it’s the best way to see our premium tier in person.

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

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