Underfoot first

Navy and cream is the palette that bridges the formal and the lived-in. The 3M cotton hand reads soft underfoot in a way navy wool rarely does — you get the visual gravity of the dark ground without the textural weight. The raised pattern adds tactile interest where the cream medallion lifts above the navy field; the contrast reads cleanly without needing strong lighting.

Designer pairing

Pair with walnut or mid-mahogany furniture, polished-nickel or aged-bronze hardware, ivory linen upholstery, and warm-cream walls for a transitional formal reading. Or with white-oak floors, charcoal-linen sectional, and pale-cream throws for a softer transitional read in a contemporary house. Navy and cream is the palette designers reach for when they want a Persian-inspired piece that won’t age out of the room in five years.

Density

3,000,000 points / m² (premium cotton fineness)

Material

Premium cotton with silk-feel surface

Construction

Elevated raised-pattern navy-ground with cream medallion

Origin

Woven in Turkey

Weight

~3 kg/m²

Care

Not machine-washable. The navy ground hides everyday wear gracefully. Blot fresh spills within seconds with a clean damp cloth. Low-pressure vacuum at the upholstery setting; the cotton releases pet hair easily. Professional cotton-safe cleaning every 24 months.

Available sizes

• 5×7.5 ft — entry rooms, small bedrooms, reading corners
• 6.5×10 ft — medium living rooms with sofa front legs on the rug
• 8.2×11.5 ft — large living rooms with all furniture on the rug
• 10×13 ft — open floor plans and great rooms

Family / lifestyle

The navy field is the most family-friendly palette in the cotton line — it hides minor wear, vacuum lines, and pet-hair shedding between weekly cleanings. The silk-feel cotton hand is comfortable for kids playing on the floor, and the low-pile construction means no tripping at thresholds. A rug pad is recommended in any high-traffic placement.

Best for / Skip if

Best for: transitional formal living rooms, master bedrooms, family rooms in households that want a navy-led palette, designer-curated interiors.
Skip if: you want a warm-conversation rug — the navy reads more composed than convivial.

Visit the Sacramento showroom

See the cotton 3M line at our Watt Avenue showroom. Browse blue Persian rugs or Persian rugs.