Afghanistan - Threads Of Life

Duration: 12:00

Year Published: 1980

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educ Corp

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Examines the physical features of several different areas in Afghanistan and explores the lifestyles of its people. Contrasts daily life in an isolated village with the continous trading activity of Kabul's bazaar. Emphasizes the use of manpower, especially child labor, in the production of ornate metal work and elaborately designed rugs.

Complete Record: Examines the physical features of several different areas in Afghanistan and explores the lifestyles of its people. Contrasts daily life in an isolated village with the continuous trading activity of Kabul's bazaar. Emphasizes the use of manpower, especially child labor, in the production of ornate metal work and elaborately designed rugs. Shows the age old methods of making grape juice, rug making, baking, and salt grinding. Also shows the lifestyle of the camel traders and the atmosphere of the bazaars where the rug and carpet makers go to find the best possible price for their wares.

This film is not rare.

4 users have this film:
Academic Film Archive of North America, Indiana University Library Moving Image Archive, Library of Congress, Oddball Film and Video

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