Broom Kids / Laos

Child labor is widespread in Asia. Without the support of their kids, many young families would not have enough money for making a living. Many children, however, produce only less profitable items, earning little money but spending a lot of time. Time that takes the children away from school and a better life in the future.
However, this work keeps traditional crafts alive.

Broom making family near the village Ban Som / Laos

Sisters bearing grasses for the brooms at Nam Khan River

Drying grasses on the road

dusty road: after drying the grasses, the children roll them up to become brushes

Final step: shaking out the seed of the brushes