Tehran (AFP) – In a dimly lit corner of Tehran's Grand Bazaar, Mohammad Rafi is surrounded ... 200 colours available," said the proud 50-year-old owner of the Medad Rafi (Rafi's pencils) shop.

In the middle of the winding alleys of the Grand Bazaar, Tehran's bustling heart of commerce ... you have to love your work," says the 65-year-old. The scope of his entire business can be seen ...

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In a dimly lit corner of Tehran's Grand Bazaar, Mohammad Rafi is surrounded by all colours ... there are but I have about 200 colours available," said the proud 50-year-old owner of the Medad Rafi ...

"I don't know how many pencils there are but I have about 200 colours available," said the proud 50-year-old owner of the ... Rafi's shop in Tehran's Grand Bazaar stocks thousands of pencils ...