Afghanistan Capet Culture

Employing more than 1 million people which constitutes almost 3% of the population is what makes the Afghan carpet industry as one of the most prominent & lucrative industries. With a significant growth & export potential, this sector has become a major focus for Afghanistan's government. Afghan carpet producers till date continue to be among the most innovative, experienced & dependable in the world & with the formation of latest delegation of Afghan carpet companies into an association, the work has become much more smoother & which constantly looks after the channelizing of the many expertise into the overall growth.

 

Carpet weaving has always been an integral part of the Afghan heritage for centuries & with ethnic diversity drawn from varied other cultures as Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan, it has been possible to translate all through the hands of the Afghan weavers. They actually represent the country's identity in the global market.

Carpet & Culture
Afghanistan has stood as one of the world´s leading producers of handmade carpets which generally draws inspirations from her rich culture & diverse population. Afghanis infuse their stories in the carpet they weave with complete dedication, & thus, succeed in exhibiting the prospect of hope & stability for a country which is so much on the brink of reintegration into the global economy.

Situated at the crossroads of the world´s carpet belt, along the major trade routes of Asia, Afghanis people give much credence to family honor, pride & respect which as well gets reflected in their high quality weaving art. With major carpet producing hubs found in the large cities, still tribal carpet production is not yet out of the daily norm. The weavers make use of hand spun, natural dyestuffs with harmonious color prosper with red in prominence to give proper refinement to these art pieces using the most prized natural resource, i.e. an abundance of pure wool. While at times, they even make use of other natural fibers as in silk.

Right from the remote, austere villages to the bustling, interior cities, the undying spirit of Afghanis have actually engulfed the entire ambiance & has helped in carrying forward the deep textile traditions. The Afghan weavers are considered to be loyal & devoted towards their work & they nourish each creation with great care & attention towards every nuance & are innately concerned about details as in weaving, dying & finishing. It´s the entrepreneurial spirit of these simple Afghan weavers that is helping in fueling the rebirth of the Afghan carpet market.

With the women folk playing a major role in this industry who are constantly channeling their artistic talents into carpets since this is one of their few outlets for expression. They would constantly experiment with the designing aspects such as a falling leaf motif which would connote the loss of a child. Ordinarily, the designs are woven entirely from memory on horizontal looms which ultimately results in creating unique pieces of folk art, each surpassing the other in quality & beauty. These motifs would vividly reflect the Afghani history which would even offer weavers to have a myriad of fascinating choices.

With Afghani style looking almost similar to Caucasian style, the carpets of this part of the globe has additional advantage in the world economy especially with the weavers making use of geometrics & fine quality wool. Though with the current political scenario, the business has slumbered a bit, efforts are being made to revitalize the business. Afghanis are resilient & they take pride in their faceted heritage & this is the reason why even after their trying history combined with a rugged terrain & simple living conditions that their Carpet weaving art & craft has still prospered which easily reflects their sense of romanticism & generosity of spirit.

Varied regions of this country are known for weaving special carpet style. Such as two of the most popular carpets are Khal Mohammadi & Afghan Aqche where the former is handmade by the Turkomans residing in the northern region of Afghanistan using dark shades in different nuances & motifs as göls (elephant like pattern) & octagonal often with curvilinear flowers. The latter is handmade by the Turkomans living in the central & northern part.

This art is one of the biggest antiquity which is actually responsible for the country's fame worldwide. The many tribes of the country as highly-skilled Turkmen, Uzbek, Hazara, Aimed, Kirghiz & Baluch craftsmen is known for weaving rich carpet collection as flat-woven, hand-knotted & felt creations. Till date, women & children are being trained to make carpets at home under the guidance of world organizations. 

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