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.