Traditional exports are dried fruits, Tropical fruits, nuts, carpets, wool, and karakul pelts, Grapes, Honey.
Dried fruits
The selection of Afghan dried fruits includes fruits such as raisins, apricots, figs, cherries, prunes, dates, and mulberries. In the country, the process of drying fruits is a family business that has been passed down from one generation to another for many years. People typically dry their fruit in an entirely natural way either in the sun or, as it is the case with certain varieties of grapes, in unique 'raisin rooms' known as khasmish khana.
Carpets
Afghan rugs are made of three elements: Warp (Base), Pile (Surface), and Dyes. First of all, let us start by explaining each of these elements. Afghan rugs can be categorized based on carpet pattern, weaving technic, and material. At the highest level, we have handmade rugs & carpets and handmade flatweave kilims. Then we have modern rugs and traditional tribal rugs and finally, we have categorizations based on design.
Afghani Saffron
Saffron comes from the Crocus Sati flower, an autumnal flowering plant. During 1 month, the bulbs blossom and it is the time of the meticulous harvesting of the stigmas, entirely by hand, taking the greatest care not to crush or break them. saffron is harvested in the lands of Afghanistan, which offer a unique blend of earth, water and sun. The rich and fertile soil, the purity and minerality of the water, a dry climate and abundant sunshine make it possible to produce one of the best saffrons in the world. Learn more 🔎
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