Name
The Pearl In The Oyster
Description
Tahmeena, a girl from Badakhshan, Afghanistan, wears the Gol-e-Seb scarf from the Hazara ethnic group and accentuates her eyes to resemble the almond-shaped eyes characteristic of the Hazara. This photo was taken in the Zahak mountains of Bamiyan, Afghanistan. Although different tribes in Afghanistan often have conflicts and misunderstandings, this image redefines the narrative. It shows that embracing the diverse cultures of Afghanistan and accepting different ethnicities is beautiful and can bring more peace. Here, a Tajik girl wears traditional and symbolic Hazara attire in the mountains of Bamiyan.