Afghanistan: Afghanistan Seeking to Promote Ancient Woodcarving Craft

Sep 6, 2019 | Rohullah Anwari and Abubakar Siddique, Gandhara
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In pre-Islamic Nuristan, woodcarving held a symbolic significance, but the craftsmen came from Bari, a lower caste who were not considered members of Nuristan’s hierarchical society. Today, the craft is a symbol of pride and guarantees a steady income in the remote region.