1. Traders began encouraging Navajo women to weave rugs to trade for food and necessities at the trading post. 2. In the Market square, traders had set out displays of items for sale, including ceramics and hand woven rugs. 3. An additional Chlidema rug was specially woven for the pillared dias on which the two thrones sit. 4. Children from Afghanistan weaving a rug in the Hazaratown refugee camp in Pakistan. 5. Today, with a government teaching program, thousands of men and boys weave quality rugs, still of mostly Persian design. 6. Two decades ago, when we had more sheep, my Aunt Jeanette used the wool to weave pretty rugs. 7. All hand-loomed products, including weaved rugs and embroidered cushions and dresses, will be exempt from the U.S. tax, Dajani said. |