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|Name            = Kashmar Rug

|Name            = Kashmar Rug

|Original name    = فرش کاشمر، قالی کاشمر

|Original name    = قالی کاشمر

|Alternative names      = Kashmar Carpet

|Alternative names      = Kashmar Carpet

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|Common designs      = [[Afshan]], [[Shahabbasi]]

|Common designs      = [[Afshan]], [[Shah Abbasi]]

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Kashmar rugs originate from Kashan, located in the Province of Khorassan, just southwest of Mashad. It is reputed to produce some of the highest quality area rugs in eastern Iran in addition to being a collection point for Baluch tribal area rugs. The weaving of Kashmar rugs can be traced back to the 1500s. They are quite rare and historically very important. Much the same as books, Kashmar rugs tell the stories of the rich cultural life and history in the region. Kashmar is the home to many master weavers who use Persian knots to create their fine works of art.

Kashmar rugs originate from Kashan, located in the Province of Khorassan, just southwest of Mashad. It is reputed to produce some of the highest quality area rugs in eastern Iran in addition to being a collection point for Baluch tribal area rugs. The weaving of Kashmar rugs can be traced back to the 1500s. They are quite rare and historically very important. Much the same as books, Kashmar rugs tell the stories of the rich cultural life and history in the region. Kashmar is the home to many master weavers who use Persian knots to create their fine works of art.

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==History==

==History==

Kashmar is a city located in the Khorasan Province of eastern Iran. It is a trade center for towns, villages, and tribes of the surrounding area. The market is active, selling secondary-grade Khorasan carpets from the region and Baluch rugs from the neighboring villages and tribes. The well-known Azghand carpets from the nearby town were traded in Kashmar from the late nineteenth century up until World War II. Dealers from Meshad are active in the Kashmar market and usually send their purchases to the Meshad bazaar for better marketability. Kashmar and Baluch rugs are known in the market from the late nineteenth century.<br>

Kashmar is a city located in the Khorasan Province of eastern Iran. It is a trade center for towns, villages, and tribes of the surrounding area. The market is active, selling secondary-grade Khorasan carpets from the region and Baluch rugs from the neighboring villages and tribes. The well-known Azghand carpets from the nearby town were traded in Kashmar from the late nineteenth century up until World War II. Dealers from Meshad are active in the Kashmar market and usually send their purchases to the Meshad bazaar for better marketability. Kashmar and Baluch rugs are known in the market from the late nineteenth century.<br>

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==References==

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