Afghanistan

Afghanistan stands at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, rich in carpets, music and stonework.

Textile & dress Crafts Music & dance Food & cooking Games & sport

Knowledge in this place

Afghan carpet weaving

Afghan carpet weaving

Hand-knotted wool rugs with deep reds and elephant-foot guls woven by Turkmen and Baloch communities.

Textile & dress

Lapis lazuli craft

Lapis lazuli craft

Mining and carving of deep-blue lapis from Badakhshan, traded since antiquity.

Attan circle dance

Attan circle dance

National circle dance performed to drumming, with spinning and synchronised arm movements.

Kabuli pulao cuisine

Kabuli pulao cuisine

Steamed rice topped with lamb, caramelised carrots and raisins.

Buzkashi horse game

Buzkashi horse game

Equestrian sport where riders compete to carry a goat carcass to a goal.