How Handmade Rugs Offer a Future for Afghans

How Handmade Rugs Offer a Future for Afghans

How Handmade Rugs Offer a Future for Afghans – CBS News

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Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, education for girls and boys has become a rare commodity in a country where families are forced to make devastating choices to ensure their survival. Correspondent Tracy Smith speaks with Nargis Habib, a California entrepreneur who pays artisans in Afghanistan to produce beautifully woven rugs at a price that helps support families’ financial freedom.

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