The man who wove a 1,000 nets: A fisherman's tale

Imagine being nestled under the shadow of the trees by the beach with a soft breeze gently passing you by every so often. Azure blue waters in the distance and white sand between your toes. For many, it would be the perfect point for relaxation. For Abdul Kareem from Alif Dhaal Dhigurah, this is his place of work. With strings of thread tied across two trees, Kaleem spends most of his days weaving fishing nets by the beach.

Gazing into the distance as if recalling fond memories, Kareem spoke about how he got started. From the beginning of his youth spanning till today, this is the work he has been doing for nearly 50 years - making countless fishing nets and using them to catch fish.