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| Persian Qashghai Rugs |
| Persian styles are the most diverse styles worldwide. There are over fifty different Persian styles woven in Iran and other countries such as India, Pakistan, China, and some European countries. |
| Qashghai rugs are made by the Qashghai tribeswomen of the Fars province in southwestern Iran. The Qashghai are a tribal federation of different ethnic backgrounds comprising of Arabs, Kurds, Lurs, and Turks who sell their rugs through Shiraz, the capital city of the province. Qashghai rugs are among the most beautiful and popular nomadic rugs made today. Similar to other nomads, Qashghais mainly weave rugs for their daily use or as dowry. They weave their rugs on horizontal looms with wool foundation. However, Qashghis who have settled in villages and towns make rugs on cotton foundations. |
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