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Afghanistan dying craft: The last glassblowers of Herat

Al Jazeera, 14 Dec 2022
The Herat region of western Afghanistan is renowned for its traditional glassblowing.
It dates back centuries and has long been a draw for tourists.
But with just two glassblowing companies left in Herat and few tourists travelling there, and locals buying cheap imports, the art of glassblowing may be dying out.

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