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Rug weaving becoming popular craft in a bid to boost local economy

Carpet weaving in Uzbekistan is becoming increasingly popular in a city deserted by its residents since the disappearance of the Aral Sea. To help boost this local industry appreciated by tourists, the government has granted weavers an exemption from income tax.