Rakkas Rugs Buying Guide 2026: Ranked by Colorway
The Rakkas collection from Atlanta Designer Rugs pulls its ornate medallion patterns from 18th- and 19th-century Persian classics, reproduced as machine-made rugs priced at $109 regardless of colorway. This guide ranks all seven Rakkas colorways carried by Atlanta Designer Rugs in 2026 and tells you which one fits your room.
- Rakkas rugs from Atlanta Designer Rugs run $109 flat across all seven colorways in 2026 — Buy the Red Blue FL71A for traditional living rooms.
- Rakkas nets over 8,100 monthly searches, making it one of the most-searched traditional rug names on the site.
- Multi Multi FR38A is the only non-red/blue option and works best in eclectic or transitional rooms — Consider, not a default pick.
- Skip Rakkas entirely if you need hand-knotted construction; this is a machine-made line built for budget-conscious traditional decor.
Why this matters
Rakkas is a name search, not a generic category like "traditional rug" or "Persian-style rug" — which means most people typing it already know the pattern and just need help picking the right color and confirming it fits a real room. That's a different job than a broad buying guide.
Atlanta Designer Rugs stocks the Rakkas line as part of its Artisan collection, sold under pattern codes rather than marketing names — FL71A, FL56B, FL57A, and FR38A — each available in two or three colorways. Every version is machine-made, which keeps the price at $109 across the board in 2026, well under what a hand-knotted equivalent in the same medallion style would run.
How this list was ranked
Each colorway is ranked on three factors pulled directly from the product data: color versatility (how many room styles it works in), pattern visibility (busy medallion patterns hide wear better in high-traffic rooms), and how commonly that colorway appears in traditional decor searches. Price is identical across the line at $109, so it's not a differentiator here — fit and color are.
The ranked list
1. Rakkas FL71A Red Blue — the classic pick
This is the colorway most people picture when they search "Rakkas rug." Deep reds against navy blue in a dense medallion field, priced at $109. It reads as traditional without looking dated, and it hides foot traffic and pet hair better than lighter colorways in the same line.
It works in formal dining rooms, traditional living rooms, and studies where you want a rug that anchors dark wood furniture. Verdict: Buy.
2. Rakkas FL71A Beige Brown — the neutral pick
Same FL71A pattern, warmer palette. Beige and brown tones make this the one to pick if your walls or sofa are already neutral and you don't want the rug fighting for attention.
At $109 it's priced identically to the red-blue version, so the choice comes down entirely to your existing palette. Verdict: Buy.
3. Rakkas FL71A Blue Ivory — the cool-tone pick
The third FL71A colorway swaps warm tones for blue and ivory, which reads lighter and less formal than the red-blue version. It's the pick for rooms with cooler wood tones or blue-and-white color schemes.
It's still $109 and still the same ornate medallion pattern, just recolored for a coastal-traditional mashup. Verdict: Consider.
4. Rakkas FL56B Red Blue — the bolder red
A different pattern code from the FL71A group, FL56B runs a denser, busier medallion with more red saturation. If FL71A Red Blue felt too restrained, this is the louder version at the same $109 price point.
It suits larger rooms where the rug needs to hold its own against bold furniture or wallpaper. Verdict: Consider.
5. Rakkas FL57A Red Red — the monochrome red
This colorway drops the blue entirely for an all-red palette with tonal variation in the medallion. It's the most saturated option in the collection and reads more maximalist than the other Rakkas colorways.
Great in a dining room that already leans warm; risky if your existing decor has competing warm tones. Verdict: Consider.
6. Rakkas FL57A Beige Brown — the safe pick
The FL57A pattern in beige and brown is the quietest option in the whole Rakkas line. If you want the medallion detail without much color commitment, this is it, still at $109.
It's a reasonable starter rug for a room you're not ready to commit hard colors to yet. Verdict: Buy.
7. Rakkas FR38A Multi Multi — the wildcard
The only non-red-based colorway in the collection, FR38A mixes multiple tones across the medallion field instead of anchoring on one dominant color. It's harder to match to a specific existing palette but works well in eclectic or maximalist rooms that already mix patterns.
At $109 it's priced the same as the rest, but it's the one colorway that needs a confident eye to place correctly. Verdict: Consider.
Comparison table
| Colorway | Pattern code | Best for | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Blue | FL71A | Traditional living rooms, studies | $109 | Buy |
| Beige Brown | FL71A | Neutral palettes | $109 | Buy |
| Blue Ivory | FL71A | Coastal-traditional mixes | $109 | Consider |
| Red Blue | FL56B | Large rooms, bold decor | $109 | Consider |
| Red Red | FL57A | Warm dining rooms | $109 | Consider |
| Beige Brown | FL57A | Low-commitment starter rug | $109 | Buy |
| Multi Multi | FR38A | Eclectic, maximalist rooms | $109 | Consider |
Where to buy
- Buy directly through Atlanta Designer Rugs rather than a third-party marketplace listing — colorway names and pattern codes get mixed up easily across resellers, and you want the exact FL71A, FL56B, FL57A, or FR38A code you're expecting.
- Confirm the size you need before ordering; machine-made lines like Rakkas typically run in standard sizes rather than custom cuts, so check power-loomed traditional options if you need a size outside the standard run.
- If you're unsure whether a rug in this price range is machine-made or hand-knotted, that distinction affects care and expected lifespan — read how to tell the difference before you buy.
FAQ
What is a Rakkas rug?
Rakkas is a traditional medallion-pattern rug collection made by Atlanta Designer Rugs, with designs drawn from 18th- and 19th-century Persian classics. It's machine-made and sold across seven colorways at $109 in 2026.
How much does a Rakkas rug cost?
Every Rakkas colorway is priced at $109 in 2026, regardless of pattern code or color combination. That flat pricing makes color the only real decision variable.
Is the Rakkas rug hand-knotted or machine-made?
Rakkas rugs are machine-made, which is why the price stays at $109 across the line. Hand-knotted rugs with comparable medallion detail typically cost several times more.
Which Rakkas colorway is best for a traditional living room?
The FL71A Red Blue colorway is the closest match to classic Persian-style decor and works best in formal living rooms and studies. It's the top-ranked pick in the 2026 Rakkas lineup for that reason.
Does the Rakkas collection come in a neutral colorway?
Yes, both FL71A and FL57A are available in Beige Brown, giving you two neutral options at the same $109 price as the bolder red and blue versions.
Is Rakkas better than a Persian-style hand-knotted rug?
Rakkas isn't a substitute for a true hand-knotted Persian rug, but it reproduces the look at a fraction of the cost. Buy Rakkas for the pattern and budget; buy hand-knotted if longevity and resale value matter more.
How many colorways does the Rakkas collection have?
Atlanta Designer Rugs currently stocks seven Rakkas colorways across four pattern codes: FL71A, FL56B, FL57A, and FR38A. All seven are priced at $109 in 2026.
One last thing
Three of the seven Rakkas colorways share the same FL71A pattern code and differ only in color — Red Blue, Beige Brown, and Blue Ivory. If you like the medallion layout but aren't sure about color, that's the safest place to start because you're only deciding on palette, not pattern.
