As winter draws near

AFP Published November 23, 2013
An Afghani boy polishes wood burning stoves, in his workshop in Kabul. – Photo by AFP
An Afghani boy polishes wood burning stoves, in his workshop in Kabul. – Photo by AFP
An Afghani artisan crafts wood burning stoves as passerby's look on. – Photo by AFP
An Afghani artisan crafts wood burning stoves as passerby's look on. – Photo by AFP
An Afghani artisan is pictured during the production process of crafting wood burning stoves, in his workshop in Kabul. – Photo by AFP
An Afghani artisan is pictured during the production process of crafting wood burning stoves, in his workshop in Kabul. – Photo by AFP
An Afghani artisan assembles wood burning stoves, in his workshop in Kabul. – Photo by AFP
An Afghani artisan assembles wood burning stoves, in his workshop in Kabul. – Photo by AFP
Afghani artisans prepare wood burning stoves, in a workshop in Kabul. – Photo by AFP
Afghani artisans prepare wood burning stoves, in a workshop in Kabul. – Photo by AFP
An Afghani artisan prepares a drum that will be part of a wood burning stove, in his workshop in Kabul. – Photo by AFP
An Afghani artisan prepares a drum that will be part of a wood burning stove, in his workshop in Kabul. – Photo by AFP
Afghan artisans craft the components used to make wood burning stoves, in their workshop in Kabul. – Photo by AFP
Afghan artisans craft the components used to make wood burning stoves, in their workshop in Kabul. – Photo by AFP
Afghani customers select wood burning stoves, used for heating and cooking, at a shop in Kabul. – Photo by AFP
Afghani customers select wood burning stoves, used for heating and cooking, at a shop in Kabul. – Photo by AFP

Afghans are busy preparing for winter, as high unemployment and the high cost of living have increased the vulnerability to the weather for large sections of the population. In preparation of the coming season, Afghani artisans have begun producing wood burning stoves, which are used primarily for heating and cooking purposes.

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