Dhaka, Bangladesh, 28 January, 2016. Bethee, 28, is clay pots keeping in the sun for drying at the Kumar Para (Potters community) in Munshigonj outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. More than 100 families in the community as they Pottery is one of the sources of income but it has come down to an alarming number. The reason behind leaving the trade is many: high cost of materials, the ever losing race against plastic and aluminum wares, low price and many more. The potters of the area say that they are trying hard to save the ancient trade which has lost its glory due to lack of attention and care.
Dhaka, Bangladesh, 28 January, 2016. Bethee, 28, is clay pots keeping in the sun for drying at the Kumar Para (Potters community) in Munshigonj outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. More than 100 families in the community as they Pottery is one of the sources of income but it has come down to an alarming number. The reason behind leaving the trade is many: high cost of materials, the ever losing race against plastic and aluminum wares, low price and many more. The potters of the area say that they are trying hard to save the ancient trade which has lost its glory due to lack of attention and care. © Rehman Asad/Alamy Live News
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