The “Tasmeh Kashha”: Qajar Era Booksellers

An exhibition titled “The Tasmeh Kashha: Qajar Era Booksellers” has opened at the Museum of Books and Press of Iran. This exhibition introduces the significant role of a group of booksellers from the Qajar period, known as “Tasmeh Kashha.” These individuals used leather straps to carry and deliver books to customers throughout the city. The exhibition includes historical documents, images, and examples of books from that era, illustrating the cultural atmosphere and methods of book distribution during that period of Iranian history. The goal is to acknowledge the efforts of this group in promoting reading culture.