Mongolia

After a Discouraging Start, Basket Maker Becomes a Mentor

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Mongolia, Asia

Otgontuul Nyamsuren braids paper to create a flowerpot basket in Khan-Uul district, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. “I tried to braid paper six years ago and quit,” Otgontuul says. “During the [coronavirus] lockdown, I learned how to make paper plates and bags. I also post pictures of them on Facebook for people to learn from me.”

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After a Discouraging Start, Basket Maker Becomes a Mentor