Gray & Gold Medallion Shah Persian Rug

Underfoot first

This is the most transitional Shah reading. Mid-gray ground keeps the rug grounded and cross-style rather than overtly traditional; the gold central medallion provides the ceremonial focal point without dragging the rug fully into classical-only territory. Premium 3M-points cotton brings the consistent brushed-soft, dense-springy underfoot of the line. Raised relief makes the gold medallion read sculptural in raking light.

Designer pairing

The transitional-formal sibling. Works on mid-walnut, mid-oak, pale ash, and lightly stained pine. Upholstery: cream linen for continuity, dusty-rose velvet for soft-romantic warmth, charcoal velvet for tonal repetition, navy for cool-warm tension. Mixed-metal hardware (brass + nickel) reads particularly well here; pure brass shifts the rug formal, pure nickel modernizes it.

Density

3M points / m² — premium cotton tier

Material

100% premium cotton (face + foundation)

Construction

Elevated raised-pattern, central Shah-style medallion focus

Origin

Turkey

Weight

~3 kg / m²

Care

Not machine-washable. Vacuum weekly without beater bar; mid-gray hides minor wear and pet hair well but shows lighter spills. Blot promptly with cool water; 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

The most household-flexible Shah-series palette. Mid-gray absorbs everyday wear well, the central medallion gives the room a deliberate focal point, and the cotton hand is genuinely softer than wool underfoot. Works in adult-led drawing rooms and in formal-leaning family rooms where the rug should hold visual primacy without dominating.

Best for / Skip if

Best for: formal-transitional living rooms, dining rooms, primary bedrooms, drawing rooms, libraries.
Skip if: you want the rug fully covered by sectional and coffee table — the Shah-style central medallion deserves to be seen.

Visit the Sacramento showroom

Gray-and-gold reads differently under daylight, warm LED, and incandescent — see the actual tonal balance at our Watt Avenue showroom in Sacramento.

Browse the full 3M-points cotton collection or the gray palette for related pieces.

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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