Soft blankets or shawls often handmade by knitting or crocheting; also refers to people from Afghanistan.
When referring to blankets, the word originated in the 19th century from Afghanistan, where these handcrafted blankets were traditionally made and exported. The term transferred from the place to the product itself.
Afghan blankets became so popular in Victorian England that grandmothers everywhere started making them—today, crocheting or knitting afghans remains one of the most relaxing handicrafts, with patterns passed down through families for generations!
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