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Gilim weaving
Gilim weaving 21 (Linda Mazur)
Gilim are flat woven carpets that can be found as carpets, wall hangings and saddle bags (now also used as bicycle bags) They are very sturdy and are usually in a deep wine red with multicoloured patterns. As with other weavings and carpets different qualities of manufacture and materials can be found.
 
created with financial support from
British Council Afghanistan
Date updated: 24 July 2004
 
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