Spinning Tales

Spinning Tales

1/4/2001

Alex Zahir then Abdul Zahar Sudbury, MA based rug dealer speaks to Historical Society at Goodnow Library

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Communities joined by aid efforts July 4, 2002 by Carole LaMond

Communities joined by aid efforts July 4, 2002 by Carole LaMond

7/4/2002

Alex Zahir joined Amy Lepak of American Friends Services (Sudbury, MA) to extend sending packages of aids to refugees.

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Communities joined by aid efforts July 4, 2002 by Carole LaMond - 2nd page

Communities joined by aid efforts July 4, 2002 by Carole LaMond - 2nd page

7/4/2002

Alex Zahir joined Community in Sudbury MA in helping refugees

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Immigrant gets chance to aid homeland refugees BOSTON GLOBE By Randall S. Geller

Immigrant gets chance to aid homeland refugees BOSTON GLOBE By Randall S. Geller

8/1/2002

Alex Zahir then Abdul Zahar in Boston Globe about aiding Afghan refugees

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Immigrant gets chance to aid homeland refugees BOSTON GLOBE By Randall S. Geller - Copy

Immigrant gets chance to aid homeland refugees BOSTON GLOBE By Randall S. Geller - Copy

8/1/2002

Alex Zahir then Abdul Zahar in Boston Globe about aiding Afghan refugees

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BOSTON DESIGN MAGAZINE "From Loom to room... one-of-a-kind rugs"

BOSTON DESIGN MAGAZINE "From Loom to room... one-of-a-kind rugs"

7/15/2003

A hand made Oriental rug can do more than enhance a room in your home - it can tell a story. Zahir owner of AMU Oriental Rugs in Sudbury interprets the tales the weavers express through art of of tribal rugs. Each of these one-of-a-kind wool rugs has a history, beginning with the spinning of the wool of the wool to the the natural dyeing process to the weaving, shearing, washing, finishing each piece undergoes. As Zahir likes to say, " from loom to room"

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BOSTON DESIGN MAGAZINE "From Loom to room... one-of-a-kind rugs" 2

BOSTON DESIGN MAGAZINE "From Loom to room... one-of-a-kind rugs" 2

7/15/2003

A hand made Oriental rug can do more than enhance a room in your home - it can tell a story. Zahir owner of AMU Oriental Rugs in Sudbury interprets the tales the weavers express through art of of tribal rugs. Each of these one-of-a-kind wool rugs has a history, beginning with the spinning of the wool of the wool to the the natural dyeing process to the weaving, shearing, washing, finishing each piece undergoes. As Zahir likes to say, " from loom to room"

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Tribal Rugs; Woven Treasures Interview

Tribal Rugs; Woven Treasures Interview

9/9/2004

Interview with Yelena

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Panelist at Students Seminar in Istanbul

Panelist at Students Seminar in Istanbul

12/12/2022

Talk to Afghan students in exile and discuss the future of Afghanistan.

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S2S Conference in Kabul, Afghanistan

S2S Conference in Kabul, Afghanistan

9/19/2011

Addressed Afghan rug manufacturers in Kabul

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Afghan Carpet Producers Sell $1.7 Million Worth of Products

Afghan Carpet Producers Sell $1.7 Million Worth of Products

9/20/2012

WASHINGTON DC -Top Afghan carpet producers connected to American and European dealers and sold $1.7 million products orders at the Afghanistan/USA Carpet Conference held in Dubai, UAE, Sept. 20-22, 2012. The event was sponsored by the Afghanistan Reconstruction & Investment Task Force of USDOC ITA. Serving as industry experts are Rob and Alex.

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Businessmen weave stable future for Afghanistan

Businessmen weave stable future for Afghanistan

11/29/2012

By Charles W. Waring Alex Zahir and Rob Leahy talk to Charleston Mercury about the impact of the 2nd largest employer, the rug industry in Afghanistan and empowering women.

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Businessmen weave stable future for Afghanistan - Copy

Businessmen weave stable future for Afghanistan - Copy

11/29/2012

Interviewed by Charles W. Waring of Charleston Mercury CHARLESTON, SC Alex Zahir and Rob Leahy talk to Charleston Mercury about the impact of the 2nd largest employer, the rug industry in Afghanistan and empowering women.

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Alex Zahir in Wild Fiber Magazine

Alex Zahir in Wild Fiber Magazine

6/6/2013

Alex Zahir shares the impacts of carpet industry and value chains on the economy of Afghanistan with Linda N. Cottright who travels to Afghanistan.

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Alex Zahir in Wild Fiber Magazine - COVER

Alex Zahir in Wild Fiber Magazine - COVER

6/6/2013

Alex Zahir shares the impacts of carpet industry and value chains on the economy of Afghanistan with Linda N. Cottright who travels to Afghanistan.

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Helping beautiful Afghan carpets reach world markets

Helping beautiful Afghan carpets reach world markets

4/1/2018

So erreichen afghanische Tappich-Schönheiten die Weltmärte An Article About our efforts to empower Afghan women and create jobs by marketing their beautiful hand-made carpets/rugs

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Helping beautiful Afghan carpets reach world markets - Page 2

Helping beautiful Afghan carpets reach world markets - Page 2

4/1/2018

So erreichen afghanische Tappich-Schönheiten die Weltmärte An Article About our efforts to empower Afghan women and create jobs by marketing their beautiful hand-made carpets/rugs

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Helping beautiful Afghan carpets reach world markets - Page 3

Helping beautiful Afghan carpets reach world markets - Page 3

4/1/2018

So erreichen afghanische Tappich-Schönheiten die Weltmärte An Article About our efforts to empower Afghan women and create jobs by marketing their beautiful hand-made carpets/rugs

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PROTECTING THE ANCIENT CRAFT OF WAR TORN HOMELAND

PROTECTING THE ANCIENT CRAFT OF WAR TORN HOMELAND

5/30/2021

Alex Zahir speaks to Barry Williams/for New York Daily News at Metropolitan Pavilion on W. 18th St. New York, NY

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Afghan Carpets and Economy Voice of America Interview

Afghan Carpets and Economy Voice of America Interview

12/13/2022

Alex Zahir was interviewed by VOA at Metropolitan Pavilion, New York where he and his partners Richard Ringrose, Rob Leahy and Steve Lanrigan have had a 3 day successful carpet show.

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Inspiring Conversation with Alex Zahir

Inspiring Conversation with Alex Zahir

3/3/2022

Life Voyager... Leadership and finding your path in a new world discussed.

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Afghan Carpets Continue to be made and shipped despite Taliban

Afghan Carpets Continue to be made and shipped despite Taliban

1/1/2022

Steve Landrigan, a good friend and a veteran writer and a partner writes about the current situation of Afghan rug production.

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Afghan Carpets Continue to be made and shipped despite Taliban-2

Afghan Carpets Continue to be made and shipped despite Taliban-2

1/1/2022

Steve Landrigan, a good friend and a veteran writer and a partner writes about the current situation of Afghan rug production.

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Alex Zahir & Partners of KCEC Hosts Global Carpet Industry Virtual Round Table

Alex Zahir & Partners of KCEC Hosts Global Carpet Industry Virtual Round Table

12/13/2022

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBIzOK9b9Sx4oddxJgmHLg Round Table Conference Live from: UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and different cities of the USA.

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"Tribal Rugs of Northern Afghanistan" by Alex Zahir (then Abdul Zahar)

"Tribal Rugs of Northern Afghanistan" by Alex Zahir (then Abdul Zahar)

1/7/2001

A presentation at Sudbury Historical Society - GOODNOW LIBRARY, Sudbury, MA

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