Red & Gold Medallion Shah Persian Rug

Underfoot first

This is the warmth-ceremonial flagship of the cotton line. Warm madder-red ground holds the room's temperature; the gold central medallion lifts above the field in raised relief and reads as warm-bright punctuation against the deeper red. Premium 3M-points cotton gives the brushed-soft, dense-springy underfoot the line carries throughout. Under incandescent or amber-LED light the rug reads jewel-toned; under daylight it stays warm without crossing into ornate.

Designer pairing

Built for formal-classical and ceremonial-dining interiors. Sits beautifully on dark walnut, mahogany, and warmly stained oak floors. Upholstery: cream silk-blend, ivory linen, oxblood leather chesterfields, deep-emerald velvet for a more theatrical read. Brass everything — picture lights, chandelier, sconces, cabinet pulls. Strong under round dining tables (the medallion centers under a round) and in primary suites.

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; the red ground forgives most household spills and most everyday wear. Blot anything dark or oily promptly with cool water. Professional clean every 18–24 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

Red + central-medallion + cotton hand is a genuinely livable ceremonial palette. The ground absorbs everyday wear, the design pulls the room's attention to the center for visual coherence, and the cotton softness keeps the rug kinder underfoot than equivalent wool. Adult-led drawing rooms and dining rooms benefit most; the rug still works in family rooms but loses some of its theatrical pull if furniture covers the medallion.

Best for / Skip if

Best for: formal dining rooms, traditional living rooms, drawing rooms, primary bedrooms in classical interiors.
Skip if: the room's palette is decisively cool (icy blues, gallery whites) — the warm red will dominate rather than support. Choose a gray or navy Shah sibling instead.

Visit the Sacramento showroom

Red-and-gold is impossible to judge from a monitor — see the true ground tone and the gold's tactile relief at our Watt Avenue showroom in Sacramento.

Browse the full 3M-points cotton collection or the red 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 PM.

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