The sand being dug up for making clay. Hard work under the hot sun

The sand is mixed with water. It's time to make some rhythm with the feet.

The clay is given a thorough mixing after being left to dry for some time.

Well it's time to be laid in the mould. The clay being given one final mixing with the hand.

The moulds being laid out to dry in the sun

Smoothening the edges before leaving to dry

The bricks left to dry neatly arranged in rows. Hundreds of bricks are laid out to dry week after week

Dried bricks all ready for the kiln

The dried bricks arranged around logs of wood

The kiln is all ready. The thatched roofing will be removed at the top and the fire lit and left to burn for days.