Father and Son
One of the traditional ways to make money is blacksmith craft. Blacksmith is a respected profession for an artisan. Under any conditions, the work remains relevant.
A father and son work in this small family forge.
A father and son work in this small family forge.
In the morning the air has already heated up to 33 °C . The heat is such that my equipment was very unstable. Lamps get clogged up very quickly. Plastic changed its properties. Diffusers were riddled with sparks.
Most often, orders come from other craftsmen who need tools or equipment parts. They also produce items needed for repair or construction. Raw materials are taken from scrap. Thus, their work supports other crafts. This creates an interaction that forms the core of the traditional heritage.
We spent quite a long time under the sun and the hot forge. Being in the hall and in the smoke, I tried to convey the atmosphere that is their daily life.
