A Shawia woman washes wool used to make carpets at a stream in Babar village in eastern city of Khenchela...
A Shawia woman washes wool used to make carpets at a stream in Babar village in eastern city of Khenchela May 19, 2009. Babar carpets, which takes up to 3 months to make, are the most expensive carpets in Algeria. The patterns on these carpets represent the identity of the Shawia culture. To preserve this traditional tapestry craft, a museum for showcasing these carpets will soon be built at Babar village. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra (ALGERIA SOCIETY)