KABUL: Afghan handwoven carpets are being showcased among carpets from 18 countries in the International Carpet Exhibition in Turkey, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce said in a statement on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the international carpet exhibition is being held in Istanbul, Turkey, with a delegation from the ministry and the Afghan Consul General participating.
The statement added that 227 square meters of Afghan handwoven carpets are on display at the exhibition.
This international exhibition, which features carpets from 19 countries, will be open to visitors for four days.
In addition to handwoven carpets, machine-made carpets are also being showcased at this event.
Afghan carpets are considered among the finest in the world, attracting global interest, particularly from Europe and the United States.