(28 Aug 2024)
AFGHANISTAN BIKE MAKER
SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Herat, Afghanistan – 21 August 2024
1. Bicycle maker Rajab Guljo leaving home on his pedal-powered tricycle vehicle, which is fitted with a steering wheel
2. Front of tricycle
3. Various of Guljo riding his tricycle
4. SOUNDBITE (Dari) Rajab Guljo, bicycle maker:
"I enjoy doing it and I’m very interested in it. As an artist, I’d like to continue even if some customers can’t pay. Maybe they don’t have the money."
5. Guljo riding bicycle
6. SOUNDBITE (Dari) Rajab Guljo, bicycle maker:
"My family, relatives and friends say they’re proud of me and enjoy seeing me in the city, on TV or in the alley. They call me the pride of their city, and their encouragement motivates me to keep going."
7. Various of Guljo riding tricycle
8. SOUNDBITE (Dari) Rajab Guljo, bicycle maker:
"I make bicycles for disabled people, allowing them to pedal with their right hand, left hand, or either foot."
9. Various of Guljo showing bicycle model
10. SOUNDBITE (Dari) Rajab Guljo, bicycle maker:
"I make better and more affordable bikes than the imported ones, and I offer a 10-year guarantee on them. Despite some criticism and a lack of interest from some who don’t pay well, I’m proud of my work. I do my best and will continue to do so."
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Herat, Afghanistan – 5 June 2024
11. Various of Guljo riding tall bike
STORYLINE:
It has become a familiar sight to see Afghan bicycle maker Rajab Guljo cycling through the streets of the Afghan city of Herat, where his unusual bicycles consistently delight and surprise onlookers.
His work features standout creations such as a vibrant blue two-wheeler that towers over other road users and a whimsical five-wheeled bicycle with three baskets.
Guljo, 70, has been crafting these customized bicycles for nearly three decades.
"I enjoy doing it and I’m very interested in it," Guljo said, adding that the encouragement he gets from the people around him keeps him going.
Both friends and strangers express their admiration of his work, often posing for photos next to his bicycles.
Guljo acquires second-hand or new bicycles from the market for around 1,500-3,000 afghanis (approximately $20 to $40), then customizes them.
His creations range from a bike weighing just one kilogram to one designed to seat 21 people.
He also designs bicycles tailored for people with disabilities, allowing them to pedal with one hand or foot.
Bikes imported from China retail for around $100, while Guljo’s sell for about half that price.
Guljo’s bikes however don’t sell well, leaving him a bit disheartened.
Guljo believes his bikes are better than the imported ones and hopes to get a chance to better showcase his work one day.
"Despite some criticism and a lack of interest from some who don’t pay well, I’m proud of my work," he said.
AP video shot by Omid Haqjo
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