Afghanistan comes to Wanstead on Tuesday evening 11 September for a display and sale of beautiful, traditional and modern hand-made carpets - proceeds of which go towards running Afghan Action, a unique social enterprise training and employing young carpet weavers, including some disabled people, in war-torn Kabul. Anyone who lives, works or shops in Wanstead will be welcome at Wanstead Church School, Church Path, Wanstead E11 2SS on Tuesday 11 September from 7 - 9pm.
“You can buy a carpet or support a trainee” says Chris Beales, Afghan Action’s Chief Executive. “We have 120 young men and women training and working in Kabul. Each carpet takes a weaver about a month to make – and will last for 100 years!”
Commenting on the problem of opium production, Chris adds: “Over 90% of heroin coming into Britain originates in Afghanistan – so it’s in our interests to support real alternatives. Proper, sustainable jobs and businesses are the best way to eradicate the growth of poppies”.
Carpet prices start at £200 and a range of traditional and modern designs will be on display and for sale on Tuesday evening. For more information on Afghan Action, visit www.afghanaction.com or call Chris Beales on 07957 135593.
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