Copper Craft of Kabul: Afghan Coppersmiths
Walk through the coppersmith bazaar in the old quarter of Kabul and the first thing that strikes you is the sound — a co...
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Complete Guide to Afghan Dried Fruits and Nuts
Afghanistan is one of the world's largest producers of dried fruits and nuts, yet most consumers outside the region have...
Kuchi Embroidery: Afghanistan Nomadic Art
The Kuchi are Afghanistan's nomadic and semi-nomadic peoples — herders, traders, and craftspeople who have moved with th...
7 Traditional Afghan Foods to Cook at Home
Afghan cuisine sits at one of the great crossroads of the culinary world, drawing on the traditions of Central Asia, Per...
How to Start Selling on a Multi-Vendor Marketplace
A multi-vendor marketplace is an online platform where many independent sellers list and sell their products through a s...
What Is Ikat Weaving? Central Asia Textile Art
Ikat is one of the oldest, most technically demanding, and most visually distinctive textile techniques in the world. Th...
Istalif Pottery: Afghanistan Turquoise Ceramics
The village of Istalif sits in the Shomali Plain about fifty kilometres north of Kabul, tucked into the foothills of the...
History of Lapis Lazuli from Badakhshan
There is only one place on earth that has produced gem-quality lapis lazuli continuously for more than six thousand year...
Afghan Saffron vs Iranian Saffron
For decades, Iranian saffron has dominated the global spice market, accounting for more than ninety per cent of the worl...
Hand-Knotted Kazak Wool Rug Buying Guide
Afghan rugs have been traded along the Silk Road for centuries, but the global market today is flooded with machine-made...
