A luminous cream ground, Iranian-inspired motif-work carried by pile depth rather than color contrast, and a weave dense enough to keep the tonal detail readable in any light. The Cream 1.5-million-point Persian is the most refined palette in the line — the rug that brightens a room without overwhelming it.

Heritage

The cream-on-cream palette is the most demanding face of the Persian tradition. It descends from antique "white-ground" Tabriz and Isfahan compositions where the field carried the design through subtle tonal shifts and pile-depth alone — palettes built without strong color contrast, the harder to weave and the more refined for it. Our 1.5-million-point edition draws from that lineage: a cream Iranian-inspired ground in a contemporary Turkish weave, built durable enough for everyday Sacramento rooms but visually composed to read closer to an antique court rug than to a modern commercial piece.

Craftsmanship — How It Feels

This is our highest-density Persian-inspired tier — about 25% denser than our standard 1200-reed line. On a cream-on-cream palette the density isn't decorative; it's structural. At lower densities the tonal motif-work disappears into the field. At 1.5 million points, the design reads crisply at viewing distance, the pile carries the cushioned weight of a hand-knotted piece, and the cream tonal range stays luminous rather than chalky. Engineered for color stability — the cream stays cream, no warming toward yellow under bright window light and no greying in north-facing rooms.

Specifications

• Density: 1,500,000 points (100×100 cm)
• Construction: Precision-woven dense pile for plush underfoot feel
• Design: Iranian-inspired tonal motif-work in a refined cream-on-cream composition
• Color Palette: Luminous cream ground with subtle ivory and pale-fawn tonal accents
• Origin: Woven in Turkey
• Care: Vacuum regularly on low; spot clean immediately on the lighter palette; rotate annually for even wear
• Durability: Stain-resistant fibre — pad recommended in dining rooms or under sofas to protect the lighter ground

Available Sizes

• 5.7×7.4 ft (175×225 cm) — sitting areas, smaller bedrooms, reading corners
• 6.5×10 ft (200×300 cm) — medium living rooms with sofa front legs on the rug
• 8.2×11.5 ft (250×350 cm) — large living rooms and master bedrooms with all furniture on the rug
• 3.2×13 ft (100×400 cm) — runner for hallways, galley kitchens, long entryways, or alongside a king bed

For 9×12, 10×13 or larger custom dimensions, contact us — we can usually source the same design at scale.

Designer Styling Notes

Cream is the most versatile palette in the line — and the most light-dependent. In north-facing or low-light rooms it amplifies what light is there, making the room read brighter and larger; in bright south-facing rooms it can wash out, so weight the scheme with stronger upholstery (charcoal linen, navy velvet, deep cognac leather). Pairs naturally with white-oak or ash floors, linen-and-brass Scandinavian-luxury palettes, and any transitional scheme where the rug should recede rather than anchor. Avoid pairing with high-contrast modernist black-and-white or polished chrome — the palette wants softness around it.

Best For

Bright living rooms, master bedrooms, formal sitting rooms, and any space where the goal is luminosity over saturation. Particularly suited to homes with pale-wood floors, linen upholstery, or brass accents — and to rooms where the rug should support the architecture rather than compete with it. Less suited to high-traffic family rooms with pets or young children, where the lighter ground will show wear faster than the warm-earth palettes.

From Our Sacramento Showroom

The 1.5-million-point line is the upper end of our Persian-inspired curation — represented in Sacramento by a small group of palettes (cream, cream-and-brown, light blue, navy, and rose). If you'd like to compare them side by side or see the pile in person, our Carmichael showroom holds representative pieces. For commissioned dimensions, matching runners, or true antique Tabriz alternatives, reach out — our team handles bespoke sourcing.