Kabul, Afghanistan — AFP In a frenzy of needlework, a den of Afghan tailors fashion customized suits for Eid-al-Fitr, with bejewelled outfits adding vital sparkle to muted celebrations of the Muslim holiday. At the Crystal Siddiqui shop in northern Kabul, tailors have worked 19-hour days in the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, creating 5,0...
Hyderabad City, Pakistan — AFP Layers of intricately decorated bangles are a staple fashion accessory for women in Pakistan, and integral part of Eid-al-Fitr celebrations. More than a dozen people can be involved in the making of a single bangle, from sweltering factories to the homes of designers who skilfully decorate them by hand. ...
