Gold Medallion Darbar Persian Rug

Underfoot first

This is the cotton line's most overtly formal reading. Gold-on-gold creates a tonal field where the medallion and ornament read by raised-relief and contrast in saturation rather than by stark color difference — the rug looks like an heirloom rendered in cotton hand. Premium 3M-points construction gives the brushed-soft, dense-springy underfoot; the raised pattern is most theatrical here because all the design weight is doing its work through dimensional relief rather than chromatic contrast. Lighting flexibility is exceptional: warm light deepens the gold into amber-mahogany; cool light brings out the tonal architecture.

Designer pairing

Built for grand-traditional, ceremonial-dining, and reception-formal interiors. Anchors on dark-walnut, mahogany, and stained oak floors. Upholstery: cream silk-blend, oxblood velvet, midnight-blue chesterfield, ivory linen with brass-tack detailing. Brass lighting is essential to the rug's full effect; gilded picture frames and aged-gold mirrors complete the reception register.

Density

3M points / m² — premium cotton tier

Material

100% premium cotton (face + foundation)

Construction

Elevated raised-pattern machine-woven, denser Darbar field coverage

Origin

Turkey

Weight

~3 kg / m²

Care

Not machine-washable. Vacuum weekly without beater bar; the warm-gold ground hides everyday surface dust well but shows dark spills (wine, coffee) immediately — blot promptly with cool water. Rotate 180° annually for even light wear. Professional clean every 18 months.

Available sizes

5 × 7.5 ft · 6.5 × 10 ft · 8.2 × 11.5 ft · 10 × 13 ft. See variant selector for current pricing and availability.

Family / lifestyle

This palette is reception-room jewelry: built for the rooms where the household entertains, not for the family room or kid's space. Warm gold hides surface dust but shows dark spills, and the ornamental density rewards adult-led pacing rather than active daily traffic. Cotton is gentler underfoot than wool, but the palette wants a thoughtful room.

Best for / Skip if

Best for: formal dining rooms, drawing rooms, reception halls, primary bedrooms in classical or Mughal-inspired interiors, libraries with brass lighting.
Skip if: the room is contemporary, casual, or kid-and-pet-active — the gold-on-gold register will be visually overwhelmed by everyday traffic.

Visit the Sacramento showroom

Gold-on-gold is impossible to read accurately from a screen — dimensional relief and lighting interaction are everything. Our Watt Avenue showroom in Sacramento has the series on the floor.

Browse the full 3M-points cotton collection for related palettes.

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 – 7:30 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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