How handmade rugs are providing a future for Afghans 

I try to remind both my American, Canadian and European friends that there are places/ situations much worse than their current situation. It doesn't mean what they are facing isn't difficult, but man...living under a 'theocracy' is the worst.

@@gunmetal2445 People in high income nations should thank their lucky stars that we do not face the same levels of oppression as other people in the world. The sheer audacity of the Taliban to ban women from participating in modern society under draconian rules (even women in the Middle Ages had civil rights!) is deplorable. Women in oppressed nations are seen as nothing more than baby factories and that is beyond disgraceful.

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Do you really wanted to paid them??though .

They are even more beautiful in their own country.

@@ronlacker326 so were you but that didn't sop you from migrating from a hoI in europe

What an amazing memory. Thank you for sharing!

that is true that is why the US has made the taI i ban its proxy, to ensure never ending strife and poverty in these regions.

Why the judgment? Must she live in poverty in order to do good? Don't forget her husband works too and contributes to what you see. Also $125 per artist is probably more than you be done for them.

@@grat2010 I'm not the one judging. I'm merely repeating some $ numbers that she herself mentions, and they don't exactly add up to some of the highest levels of benevolent charity that I've seen.

​@timmorin8105 Thank you for saying what I was thinking.

Thank you for your comment, which gives us the opportunity to clarify some important aspects of our work at The Rug Mine. Our $500,000 investment is part of a broader commitment that includes more than just weaving. Our artisans are involved in every step of the rug-making process-from hand-spinning the fine wool to the artistic design of each piece, reflecting a diverse range of skills and contributions. Some spend less than an hour on our projects while others may spend months weaving a rug. We invite you to view our detailed 6-minute video (see our RU-vid page) that explains the rug-making process, showcasing the craftsmanship and care at every step. The lifestyle and achievements you see are the result of many years of dedicated, hard work, starting from humble beginnings. The Rug Mine was founded in a small condo with just a few rugs and has grown through a commitment to ethical practices and fair trade-a testament to what can be achieved with dedication and a clear ethical vision. Our operations are transparent, and we’re proud to say that we’re a BBB4Good Profit + Purpose Business, recognizing our commitment to ethical practices. We believe in the power of education and invite you to explore our Fair Trade FAQs on our website (Click About” in menu), or even better, join us for a virtual tour to see firsthand the positive impact on our artisans’ communities. We appreciate your engagement and encourage you to connect with us further through our newsletter or by participating in our upcoming webinars. Your understanding and support help us to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of our artisans.

Oh yeah, she might as well not do it, I suppose? What are YOU doing?

​@@humminahumminaAMEN! Privileged women are too quick to judge other women when we should ALL be lifting each other up at every opportunity presented to us! #womensupportingwomen ❤ I will NEVER understand this mindset.

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What a good human

You sound lovely. So nice of you to make a comment so the world knows the darkness in your heart.

There are roughly 200 nations on Earth. If we spent just half of the billions of US tax dollars that we spent on Afghanistan … well, I understand the sentiment. And not just the $, but the blood. After Vietnam, I thought we weren’t going to be the World’s Policeman anymore.

So many people (Americans, Afghans, overseas military members) died trying to save Afghanistan from itself and it was all for nothing with the Taliban back in power. Truly disgraceful to see how Afghanistan turned its back on democracy. Afghanistan pre-1980s was a modern society that welcomed and advocated for women's education. Iran too.

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