by Ehsan Bayat | May 11, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, conservation, crafts, Culture, food, History, Learning
While Afghan cuisine was relatively unknown outside of the country’s borders until fairly recently, anyone who has sampled some of Afghanistan’s exquisite traditional dishes would agree that Afghan food deserves a worldwide following. Drawing from the cultural...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 30, 2018 | Art, conservation, crafts, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
Traditional arts and crafts suffered greatly during Afghanistan’s long years of civil conflict, but over the last decade, the country has seen a renaissance of traditional art forms and the launch of a brand-new generation of artisans. One group spearheading this...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 4, 2017 | Afghanistan, Art, crafts, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
Afghanistan’s artistic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. After decades of conflict, during which the majority of artistic activities were repressed or banned, Afghan artists in all disciplines are reconnecting with their craft once again. Today,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 27, 2017 | Afghanistan, crafts, Culture, Entertainment, History
Established in 2006 by Prince Charles in partnership with Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan’s former president, the non-profit, non-governmental organization Turquoise Mountain aims to preserve historical areas and revive traditional artisanal activities in Afghanistan. In...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 15, 2017 | Afghanistan, crafts, Culture, Education, food, History
While Afghanistan’s rich and flavorful cuisine is gradually becoming better known outside the country’s borders, it may still be some time before everyone is fortunate enough to have a delicious Afghan restaurant right around the corner from their home. However, if...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 1, 2015 | crafts, women
Antique Malayer by Carpetbeggers / CC BY A dedicated proponent of women’s rights, Connie Duckworth made a name for herself as one of the first female partners at Goldman Sachs and did much to pave the way for women in finance. She worked to create policies that...
