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REZAS VILL AGE RUGS
Kashmar
Kashmar is a city and the capital of Kashmar County, in Razavi Khorasan Province,
Iran with a population of 81,520. Kashmar is located near the river Shesh Taraz in the
western part of the province and until 200 years ago was named Torshiz. Kashmar
is known for its high-quality hand-knotted rugs which are famous for their unique
patterns featuring beautiful landscapes and hunting motifs.
According to historians, rugs have been mass produced in the area as far back as
the 13th century. The first master weaver in the Kashmar region was Mohammad
Kermani, who is said to have brought the knowledge of rug weaving from the Kerman
province. The designs highlight the culture and traditional hunting seasons and rituals
of the area with deep reds, blues, beiges, champagnes and oranges. Knot density
ranges from 150,000 to 250,000 knots per sqm.
Kashmar rugs are becoming increasingly rare today. They are often only available in
larger sizes and are, in some cases, similar to the classical Keshan rugs, with their
medallions and special intricately-woven corners.
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