was running a clothing production facility and cultivating an international clientele by producing high-fashion dresses that ...

CHARIKAR, Afghanistan, March 7 (Xinhua) -- In the face of economic hardship and limited opportunities, Afghan women are forging their own paths to self-reliance.

They also produce burkas-full-body veils traditionally worn by Afghan women. "Our products include tablecloths, traditional garments, embroidery, stitched bags, and similar handcrafted items ...