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What is Kashan rug?

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What is Kashan rug?
A Kashan rug is a type of hand-knotted Persian floor covering. Most feature bordered medallion designs. The name comes from the city of Kashan, Iran, where artisans began creating the rugs in large quantities during the 17th century. Shop a selection of Kashan rugs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1900s Fuchsia Red Antique Formal Persian Kashan Carpet 4'6"x6'10" Silk Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Silk Kashan Carpet. 4'6" x 6'10" This exceptional early 20th-century
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Early 20th Century Kashan Persian Rugs

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Silk

Antique Kashan Handwoven Silk Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Kashan Handwoven Silk Rug 50" x 81"
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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Rugs

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Silk

3'10"x6' Gray Broken Kashan Design Wool With Pure Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray Broken Kashan Design Wool With Pure Silk Hand Knotted
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2010s Indian Kashan More Carpets

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Silk

11'10"x11'10" Gray Broken and Erased Kashan Design Silk Hand Knotted Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ash Gray, Broken and Erased Kashan Design, Pure Silk, Hand Knotted, Round Oriental Rug Primary
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2010s Indian Kashan More Carpets

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Silk

9'x12'1" Ivory, Modern Broken Design Kashan, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory, Modern Broken Design Kashan, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials
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2010s Indian Kashan More Carpets

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Silk

2'9"x7'8" Gray Pure Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Broken Kashan Design Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Light Gray, Pure Silk with Wool Hand Knotted, Broken Kashan
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2010s Indian Kashan More Carpets

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Silk

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