Heritage & inspiration

Bakhshayesh is a village in the Heriz weaving district of northwest Iran. Bakhshayesh weavers produced a distinct sub-tradition: larger-scale geometric medallions than the Heriz core, an earthier and more golden palette than the high-grade Serapi pieces, and somewhat looser drawing that came from working at greater scale on village looms. The result is a Heriz that reads structurally serious but with more warmth than the rigorous central-Heriz tradition.

Distinct from the cohort's Gray Patchwork anchor in two ways: this piece replaces the patchwork's segmented field with a unified gold medallion, and the palette runs warmer through the antique-gold accents.

How it feels underfoot

1200 Reeds (1200 شانه) on premium cotton warp; density over 3,000,000 knots/m² (تراکم). Engineered consistency.

Specifications

Reed Count

1200 Reeds (1200 شانه)

Density

>3,000,000 knots / m² (تراکم)

Pile

66% Polypropylene · 34% Polyester

Warp

Premium cotton

Design register

Bakhshayesh subregion Heriz (1900–1920 village register)

Palette

Gray ground · antique gold medallion · ivory · muted rust accents

Origin

Woven in Turkey on Persian-tradition looms

Care

Spot-clean with mild detergent; low-suction vacuum; professional clean every 18–24 months. Not a machine-washable rug.

Available sizes

Stocked in 3×6, 3×10, 5×7.5, 6.5×10, 8.2×11.5, 10×13 ft. Strongest at 6.5×10 to 10×13 — Bakhshayesh-scale design needs room to declare itself.

Designer styling notes

• Wood: walnut, smoked oak, antique pine — mixed traditional and warmer rustics
• Upholstery: oatmeal linen, oxblood leather, gold-toned velvet — the gray + gold dictates earthy warm pairing
• Metal: aged brass, antique gold, dark bronze
• Rooms: transitional living rooms, libraries, primary bedrooms with mixed traditional-and-modern furniture, large dining rooms

Best for · skip if

Best for: rooms wanting structural seriousness with warmth — the Bakhshayesh register flatters transitional Sacramento homes that blend traditional bones with current finishes.

Skip if the brief is segmented-patchwork (use the Gray Patchwork anchor) or strictly cool-modern (the gold accents pull warm).

Sacramento showroom

See it at our Watt Avenue showroom. Free local delivery within Sacramento metro.

New to 1200 Reeds & density terminology? Read our complete guide to reed count, shaneh, and tarakom.