Namad (نمد) is one of Afghanistan’s oldest crafts. Unlike a carpet or a buria, it needs no loom, no shuttle, and no knots. Raw wool, hot water, and sustained pressure are all it takes — and several hours of collective effort from the women of a village.
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Posted on June 24, 2026 (Last modified on July 3, 2026) | 5 min | 1061 words | About AFG Editorial Team
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