Navy Medallion Persian Rug · 1200 Reeds

Geometry first, then heritage

The Kuba weaving district lies north of Shirvan in the eastern Caucasus, along the western Caspian. Where Shirvan weavers (whose register sits on the cohort's Dark Gray arch sibling) work in a relatively spare geometric idiom, Kuba weavers take the geometry further: stepped polygonal medallions instead of simple lozenges, three- and four-tier border systems where Shirvan uses one or two, and a palette that runs cooler with more navy, ivory, and bone-white against accent rust.

Historically active from the late 18th through the early 20th century, Kuba production fed Russian and European demand from the Baku trade routes. The result is a rug language that pre-dates modernism but reads shockingly modern when placed in a mid-century or contemporary room — the rectilinear architecture sits comfortably next to clean-line furniture in a way the Tabriz curvilinear tradition simply can't.

How it reads under different lights

Bright north daylight: the stepped geometry asserts itself crisply, every angle distinct.
Warm 2700K overhead: the navy deepens, the ivory warms slightly, the rug holds.
Cool 4000K LED: the geometry stays legible because the design doesn't depend on color modulation — unusually robust against unforgiving lighting compared to other Navy registers.

This is the only Navy sibling that genuinely tolerates fluorescent or hardware-store LED. Useful when the room you're decorating has lighting you can't fully control.

Specifications

Reed Count

1200 Reeds (1200 شانه)

Density

>3,000,000 knots / m² (تراکم)

Pile

66% Polypropylene · 34% Polyester

Warp

Premium cotton

Design register

Kuba eastern Caucasus (stepped-polygonal, multi-tier border)

Geometry

Strict rectilinear; stepped medallion; directional arch

Palette

Navy ground · bone ivory · muted rust accents · cool-white tracery

Origin

Woven in Turkey on Persian-tradition looms

Care

Spot-clean; low-suction vacuum; professional clean every 18–24 months. We do not sell machine-washable rugs.

Architectural pairings

• Mid-century houses (Hollywood Park, Sierra Oaks, Tahoe Park, College-Glen): the rectilinear geometry sits naturally with Eichler, Streng, and post-and-beam architecture
• Renovated modern interiors with stone, concrete, blackened steel — the rug holds against cool industrial materials
• Foyers and entry halls (3×6 or 5×7.5): the directional arch establishes a clear axis through the space
• Reading alcoves under a clerestory: the geometry rewards top-light

Avoid pairing with curvilinear traditional casegoods or fussy upholstery prints — the Kuba angularity will read as a fight, not a complement.

Where this would be wrong

Period-traditional rooms wanting court refinement — use the Ardabil anchor. Rooms that need to feel intimate and absorptive — use the Khorasan sibling. Rooms wanting refined Tabriz painterly detail — use the Hadji Jalili sibling. The Kuba is a graphic statement; if your room doesn't want one, choose elsewhere.

Sacramento showroom

The Watt Avenue showroom keeps a Kuba sample under cool LED specifically so customers can see how the rug behaves in the lighting most rugs photograph badly in. Free local delivery within Sacramento metro.

Reed count and density terminology: our complete guide to shaneh and tarakom.

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