In the narrow lanes of Herat’s old markets, coppersmiths still work over their furnaces, hammering and repairing pots, kettles and other household wares much as generations of artisans did before them. But the craftsmen say fewer customers are coming. Copperware, once commonly used in households, has become too expensive for many families struggling with economic hardship, while cheaper products made from materials such as aluminum have increasi…
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