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    Modern Rug Processing Factory Opened In Kabul


    A modern rug processing factory was opened this week in Kabul, according to a report from Pajhwok Afghan News. The factory will be able to process about 7,000 square meters of rug in a month, and it will employ about 100 workers. The factory was setup with funding ($200,000) from the United States Agency for International Development.
    Rugs and carpets are one of Afghanistan’s leading exports. However, since Afghanistan lacks large-scale processing factories, many of the rugs are sent to Pakistan for finishing. As a result, they end up being stamped as “Made in Pakistan”. This is a big loss for Afghans, however, now with the opening of this new modern factory, and hopefully more through out the country, rugs sold to the rest of the the world will be properly labeled as “Made in Afghanistan”



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    A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai

    For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."


    The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!

    -Ferishta, 1560–1620
    Tags: factory, kabul, modern, opened, processing, rug
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    I actually witnessed some rugs being made. It was really cool to watch.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Laila View Post
      I actually witnessed some rugs being made. It was really cool to watch.

      Kuja?
      Even Adobe Photoshop can't change me.

      A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai

      For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."


      The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!

      -Ferishta, 1560–1620

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Admin Khan View Post
        Kuja?
        ohhhh Dari eh?

        It was not a factory. In fact, in the inner city there are many small shops that make decent amount of rugs and prayer rugs.

        It was in Kessa Maryam District and Khair khana. A man, about middle aged was woving the wool (the beginning process) on this little man made machine thing....i think its called a vertical loom. So anyways, its a long process. They have a certain plant to dye the wool. then they put it on the ground for weaving.....yeah i dont really know how to describe the process.

        I asked him how is the business going, as far as being able to support his family. He makes about 50-200 US dollars a month. Which according to him, it was enough to feed, clothe, and shelter his family. But then he has business competition with a few other shops

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        • #5
          You know, in my room on my wall I have a rug of Afghanistan. Its really pretty.....hand made from Kabul.

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          • #6
            Admin khan, like this article has mentioned, the problem is that Afghanistan exports their rugs for the finishing process to Pakistan, Iran, and China.....so those countries end up getting the credit. These rugs are made in: Kabul, Mazar-e Sharif, Herat, and Kandahar....so i am really hopeful for this new development. In which, we can also get back the credit for making these beautiful rugs.

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            • #7
              Yup, I agree with you Laila. The poor people can get some credit for their hard work.
              Even Adobe Photoshop can't change me.

              A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai

              For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."


              The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!

              -Ferishta, 1560–1620

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              • #8
                A lot of agriculture that is grown in Afghanistan, gets sold to Pakistan at a dirt cheap price. Pakistan then sells the same product back to Afghans at a premium price.

                Not that this has anything to do with rugs.

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