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The big red Afghan rug in my parents' house meant that i had always associated Afghanistan with carpets. So, when the time came to pack my bags and head there on my first of two trips, i decided that i`m going to get one of my own.
Different regions of the country have their own unique designs. Almost always, they are deep red and with some incredible geometric patterns/ designs on them, and usually handmade using vegetable dyes...
Afghan rugs are well known and sought after. In New York, i believe they will cost no less than $50/ sqr foot.... I got a 6*4 foot rug for $170, and two more, that were slightly smaller... Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftDirections: Opp Afghan Cart Co, Zarghon Market, Shahr-e-naw, Kabul. Carpets also available on Chicken street
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Although you can find lapis lazuli in many other regions of the world (Canada, USA, Russia, Angola, Burma and some more) the finest lapis lazuli comes from Afghanistan. This rock has been highly prized as a gem and known for about 5000 years. One place it is quite popular to see is from recovered treasures of pharaohs tombs. It is even mention in the Egyptian Book of the Dead. All the lapis lazuli stones I saw were already polished and I paid US $15 for the one in the picture. It is probaly 4 inches high and almost hour glass shaped. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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War rugs are an interesting development in rugs since the Soviet invasion of 1979. These are rugs that have woven images of war on to them. The original ones depict scenes of the Mujahideen but the ones today show more modern themes and even the World Trade Centres on September 11th. There are also scenes of tanks, guns, bombs and other weapons of war. I find these to be an interesting way of showing history in an Afghan view and I have started to collect them.
The one in the picture is a little smaller than 2' by 3' and cost $30 US. I have read that some can fetch up to 1000 British Pounds. Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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There are two interesting streets in Kabul for your shopping. One is called Chicken Street, and the other Flower Street. You can find almost everything you need in Afghanistan, such as the various gems, jewelry, carpets, animal hair, hand-crafts and even the heads of Buddha. As for the price, you can freely reduce the price proposed by the shopkeepers by 50%. One more thing, I will not suggest you buying souvenirs from local bazaars for the sake of saving your dollars.
The most popular: gems, jewelry, carpets, animal hair, hand-crafts. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Taxi driver knows
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There are a lot of cool shops selling tons of little trinkets and interesting items.
Rugs, keep an eye out for the handmade ones. Ask the shop keeper to show a machine made carpet and a handmade one.
Look closely for differences, especially on the back and how the threads are aligned. If the two carpets look the same, its a good chance he's trying to screw you. Go someplace else.
There are some authentic muskets but mostly there are replicas, so do your research before you purchase one.
There are some very unique cultural items, its best to keep a mental note of shops and look around a lot before buying.
Remember, argue about the price untill you face turns blue, then walk away and come back later.
Trust me, no matter how low you talk them down, they are still making a profit (dispite what they tell you). Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: In Kabul, go to Chicken street
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Big choice of carpets, antiques and handicraft.
The last guidebook on Afghanistan " Afghanistan, an historical guide" by Nancy Hatch Dupree, published in the 70's is still available here.
Prepare to bargain Leave a Comment Theme: AntiquesDirections: Shar-e Naw - Kabul
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