How does a country so challenged produce such beautiful artisanal work?

Afghan rugs are handmade carpets, traditionally from the northern and western regions of Afghanistan, mainly by Afghan Turkmens and Uzbeks. There are many tribal groups in Afghanistan, each having their own distinct carpet designs and weaving techniques. Hence, there is no one specific carpet pattern that can be for all Afghan rugs. Long ago, nomadicContinue reading “How does a country so challenged produce such beautiful artisanal work?”