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Namad: Afghanistan's Felted Wool Mat

Namad: Afghanistan's Felted Wool Mat

 Posted on June 24, 2026  (Last modified on June 28, 2026)  |  About AFG Editorial Team

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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