Kah-gil: The Straw-and-Clay Plaster That Keeps Afghan Roofs Dry

Kah-gil: The Straw-and-Clay Plaster That Keeps Afghan Roofs Dry

Long before cement became common in Afghanistan, families sealed their roofs against snow and rain with nothing more than clay, chopped straw, and water — a mixture still applied by hand today, in cities and villages alike.

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