Arzu Rugs
Threads of Hope for Women in Afghanistan
Micah Materre, Pam Grimes, Mike D'Angelo,
Reporter/ Producer/ Photographer
March 6, 2008
Five years ago... Chicago businesswoman Connie Duckworth took a trip to Kabul, Afghanistan. She walked into a country at war, desperate poverty, and virtually no educational opportunities or health care for Afghan women. But what can one Chicago woman do? We think you'll be amazed.
Small rugs start at about $500.00.... or you can purchase room size-more elaborate rugs up to $20,000.00 Each rug is tagged with a number that allows buyers to learn the story of their weaver and track their progress out of poverty. There's so much more to this story that you can learn by going to these links.
• ARZU RUGS
• MINASIAN RUG COMPANY
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