These two women share a plate of kurtob (layered bread, yogurt, tomatoes, onions and herbs) in the Shah Mansur Bazaar in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Kurtob is traditionally served in a big platter and eaten by hand. We were tempted to join them. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
The pile of herbs on the left is burnt to purify the air, the house, fruits, vegetables - whatever you like. It is also believed that inhaling the smoke helps keep one healthy. Taken at the Shah Mansur Bazaar in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
One curious phenomenon throughout Central Asia are the props on offer at parks and other main sites. As stuffed animals and plastic cars are everywhere, we assume there must be a demand for photos of children with them. This particular group of lonely stuffed animals hangs out near Lenin Park in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
