Star Persian Rug, Red Mix — 1200 Reeds

A small-pattern Holbein star register, Anatolia 15th–17th c., restated in 1200 Reeds

Western Europeans first met Anatolian star carpets in the paintings of Hans Holbein the Younger — the small-pattern carpets in his portraits gave the type its name. The 15th- to 17th-century weavers of central Anatolia worked these as repeating small star-and-cross figures on warm madder grounds, framed by Kufic-derived borders descended from medieval Islamic script ornament. The carpets travelled west on Mediterranean trade routes and ended up under the feet of Venetian doges and Flemish merchants before they ever entered a European inventory under their own name.

This 1200 Reeds machine-woven piece quotes that tradition. Warm madder-red ground, ivory and gold stars in tight repetition, a single Kufic-derived border. It is a design-language reference — not an Anatolian carpet, not 17th c., not hand-knotted. What carries through is the visual register: warm Mediterranean palette, sociable repeating geometry, single-frame border restraint.

How it feels in a room

Sociable. Where the Caucasian star register reads as architecture, the Anatolian Holbein register reads as conviviality — the warmth of the madder ground softens the geometry into something that belongs in great rooms, open dining areas, and any space where people gather around food and conversation. Reads best under warm incandescent light: the gold stars catch the bulb temperature and the field deepens toward dried-rose. Under cool LED the warmth flattens; this is a warm-light rug.

Construction

1200 Reeds machine-woven polypropylene

Density (شانه shaneh / تراکم tarakom)

1200 reed-count, dense small-pattern repetition

Field

Warm madder red, ivory and gold star-cross figures in tight repeat

Border

Single Kufic-derived border, Mediterranean register

Heritage register

Small-pattern Holbein star (central Anatolia, 15th–17th c.; documented in European painting before European inventory)

Care

Not a machine-washable rug. Vacuum weekly under everyday traffic; the repeating small-pattern field forgives ordinary household wear. Blot spills promptly with a clean dry cloth. Professional clean every 18–24 months for dining-area rugs.

Available sizes

3×6, 4×6, 5×7.5, 5×8, 8×10, 8×11, 10×13. See variant selector for current pricing and stock.

Designer styling

Pairs with warm woods (oak, walnut, cherry), terracotta tile, hand-thrown ceramics, copper or aged-brass fixtures, and saturated upholstery in cognac, mustard, or muted green. Anchors a round dining table beautifully because the repeating field has no central focal point that the table would obscure. Works under a long farmhouse table for the same reason. Avoid pairing with high-chrome modern furniture — the warm Mediterranean palette wants warm materials around it.

Best for / Skip if

Best for: open dining rooms, great rooms, gathering spaces, warm-incandescent-lit interiors, owners who entertain and want a rug that reads sociable rather than formal.
Skip if: your interior leans cool/modernist (the warm palette will not behave), you want a single dominant medallion, or you need a quiet study rug. This is a hospitality-register pattern, not a focal-point one.

Visit the Sacramento showroom

See the Star Persian Red Mix in person at our Watt Avenue showroom. We’ll show it under both warm and cool light so you can read the madder behavior before committing to a size. Browse the wider oriental rugs collection or related burgundy oriental rugs.

About 1200 Reeds construction: شانه (shaneh) refers to reed-count density — the warp threads per unit width that determine surface tessellation. تراکم (tarakom) refers to knot/weft density. See our complete guide to reed-count density.

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.

3×6 ft runner (91×200 cm) — entryways, short hallways, and bedside runs.

3×10 ft runner (91×300 cm) — standard hallways and kitchen runs.

3×13 ft runner (91×400 cm) — long hallways and grand corridors.

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 18–24 months
• Use a quality rug pad on hardwood for cushion and to extend life

Free shipping on orders of $110 or more across the USA & Canada, and a flat $20 rate below that. 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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