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Afghan women weave their way out of poverty

2013-12-22 27 Dailymotion

Afghanistan has historically been renowned around the world for its carpets. For many women in isolated villages, weaving could be a way to make a living – if they had the means to export their wares and a reliable market to buy them. An organization in Chicago is helping women in Bamian Province do business. Al Jazeera's John Hendren reports.