Khaki Medallion Tabriz Rug
This khaki medallion Tabriz rug is a Persian rug made in Iran, measuring 295 x 205 cm, or about 6.0 square metres. Its light khaki field carries a cream medallion at the centre, with cream corners and a deep burgundy border. The medallion is set off by rust, green and navy shades.
The design up close
The khaki field is covered with small floral motifs in rust, green, ivory and brown, so the ground looks textured from a short distance. At the centre, a cream medallion with a red core is ringed by navy and blue-grey motifs, and the outline reaches toward the four corners.
The four corners of this khaki medallion Tabriz rug are cream spandrels with rust and green floral sprigs, which cut the khaki field into an octagonal shape. The border is deep burgundy with cream and green motifs, and thin green guard lines separate it from the field.
The small motifs in the field vary in size, and the rust and green florals repeat the colours of the border, which ties the whole rug together. The darkest notes sit around the medallion in navy and blue-grey.
The Tabriz tradition behind this rug
Tabriz, in north-west Iran, has been a centre of rug weaving for centuries, and its workshops are known for fine knotting and an enormous range of designs, from classic central medallions to all-over floral patterns. This khaki medallion Tabriz rug follows the classic central medallion layout. Every Tabriz rug here is hand knotted in Iran. Since the mid 19th century, Tabriz weavers have tied the symmetrical (Turkish) knot, which gives a firm, even surface.
Sizing this khaki medallion Tabriz rug for your room
At 295 x 205 cm this khaki medallion Tabriz rug covers about 6.0 square metres. A three-seat sofa of around 2.2 m leaves about 38 cm of rug past each end, so the front legs of the sofa and two armchairs can rest on it around a coffee table. Under a dining table of about 180 x 90 cm, the rug leaves about 58 cm at each end and along each side. A rug this size suits a living room with a two-seat sofa, or a dining room for six.
Colour and where it suits
The khaki and cream field of this khaki medallion Tabriz rug suits pale timber floors and neutral walls, while the burgundy border adds warmth to a room with plain furniture. Set the rug so its centre sits under the coffee table or dining table, since the medallion is the focus.
Looking after your rug
Vacuum it on a suction-only setting, or with the beater bar switched off, so the brush does not pull at the knots. Turn it around every six to twelve months so sun and foot traffic wear it evenly. Blot spills with a clean white cloth and cold water rather than rubbing them in. When it needs a full clean, choose a cleaner who washes handmade rugs by hand.
Put a good underlay beneath it. It stops the rug sliding on timber or tiles, adds cushioning and takes some of the wear off the pile. Moths like natural fibres in dark, quiet spots, such as the part of a rug under a sofa, so vacuum those areas often and lift the furniture now and then.
See it before you buy
Visit our showroom at 307 Penshurst St, North Willoughby, open every day from 11 am to 4:30 pm, to see this khaki medallion Tabriz rug in person. If you would rather judge it in your own room, with your own light and furniture, book an in-home viewing and we will bring a selection to you.
Browse more Tabriz Rugs, or ask about a custom made rug in your own size and colour. Read more about Tabriz rugs.
