Steel Gray Medallion Persian Rug · 1200 Reeds

A precision draft — even steel-gray field with a measured medallion in argentine and pale graphite, drawn like a technical illustration rather than a garden.

Heritage & Inspiration

European modernist architects in the 1920s commissioned Persian-revival rugs in cool, muted palettes for Bauhaus interiors — the same medallion grammar of classical Tabriz and Kashan, recoloured to sit under steel-tube furniture and white-painted walls. This piece descends from that pivot: a faithful Persian compositional structure rendered in a palette built for cool surfaces and architectural light. The medallion is intact; the warmth is gone on purpose.

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. Steel gray is the most light-stable of the cool grays: the tone reads the same at noon as it does under warm bulb at 9pm, where Cream shifts yellow and Silver shifts white. The 1200-reed construction holds the medallion's geometry without softening — which is the point: this rug isn't trying to look hand-woven.

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 geometric border
• Color Palette: Steel gray base · argentine · pale graphite · soft pewter
• 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. For 9×12-foot rooms, consider sizing up to 10×13 — the canonical Persian standard for great-room seating.

Designer Styling Notes

Steel gray is the precision palette — choose it when every surface in the room is engineered rather than upholstered. Pair this rug with concrete or polished stone floors, chrome or matte-black light fixtures, and a black or charcoal-leather sofa for a contemporary read. Soften with a single warm element — a cognac-leather chair, a brass floor lamp, or a stack of older books — to keep the room from going clinical. Avoid pairing with cherry-stained wood or warm-beige fabrics; steel gray on warm-traditional reads as a furniture-showroom display.

Best For

Contemporary condos, urban lofts, architectural-renovation projects, and designer-studio interiors. Especially well-suited to homes built around glass, stone, and steel where the rug needs to belong to the building rather than the upholstery.

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 European-modernist Persian-revival rugs of the 1920s — commissioned for Bauhaus and Art Deco interiors — were hand-knotted at fine densities specifically so the medallion could read as a technical drawing rather than a folk motif. The 1200-reed mill translation here carries that demand for precision; at lower reed counts the cool, even field starts to look uneven under flat overhead light.

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
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