Afghanistan’s famed war carpets are getting a makeover — once again

KABUL -- Forget Russian tanks and Kalashnikov rifles, F-16 jets or rocket-propelled grenades. In the Afghan capital and other cities, some of the country’s expert weavers are now emblazoning their carpets with images of the ultimate American high-tech weapon: drones. “People want these carpets to illustrate that drones were an important part of the war, […]

















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