Casting iron plow-shares

Episode of Series “Mountain peoples of Central Asia”. This film presents Tajik men of Afghanistan performing the several stages that shape, mould and cast, in wet sands, their iron plow-shares. It explains how over the centuries this ancient craft has achieved economy of action and perfect timing. No narration - traditional music accompaniament. Suitable for upper primary level.

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, description, catalog record