1 of 6 — Afghan war rugs featuring U.S. drones is a recent trend in the market, says collector Kevin Sudeith. 3 of 6 — This war rug features the infamous AK-47 rifle, a weapon that has become ...
When Shams Frough graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago, he had two major goals: to make a little money before starting medical school and to support weavers in Afghanistan. The Taliban ...
Afghanistan is a nation of weavers, with some 1 million people helping to hand-knot intricate patterns of delicate wool. But it is also a nation at war -- one that lacks factories and the equipment ...
VISTA, Calif. — A San Marcos mother who grew up under the oppression of the Taliban in Afghanistan is helping artisans in her homeland. In this Zevely Zone, I previewed the Grand Opening of 'The Rug ...
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LAHORE, Pakistan, April 11 (UNHCR) - Haji Nasim's life is like an intricately woven carpet, one that weaves through the rugged region from one end of Afghanistan to the opposite end of Pakistan. Born ...