Afghanistan · Tradition
Behzad miniature painting
An intricate tradition of small-scale painting on paper, perfected in Herat from the 15th century onward, depicting human…
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Afghanistan · Tradition
Sericulture and silk weaving
Silkworm cultivation and silk weaving sustain communities across Central Asia and the Middle East, transforming cocoons into thread…
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