For centuries, artisans in the city of Herat have made the ceramic tiles that decorate Afghan mosques. But as mass-produced tiles replace handmade ones, the craftsmen fear that their tradition may be dying out.
Originally published at – https://www.rferl.org/a/afghanistan-artisans-mosque-tiles/30443647.html
Radio Free | Radio Free (2020-02-19T19:19:56+00:00) Tile-Makers Of Herat Struggle To Keep Ancient Craft Alive. Retrieved from https://www.radiofree.org/2020/02/19/tile-makers-of-herat-struggle-to-keep-ancient-craft-alive-2/
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