#leather

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Adrar Artisan

Adrar Artisan

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Zahra creates traditional leather goods in Adrar. When fashion buyer Miguel arrives sourcing ethical materials, she shows him that some luxury can't be mass-produced. 'El jild yehki' (الجلد يحكي) - Leather speaks.

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مجلد الكتب | The Bookbinder of Fez

مجلد الكتب | The Bookbinder of Fez

Yasmine Benali2 min read

A traditional bookbinder discovers passion with a rare book collector in the ancient city of Fez.

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أرملة المدابغ | The Tannery Widow of Fez

أرملة المدابغ | The Tannery Widow of Fez

Yasmine Benali3 min read

A master tanner discovers unexpected passion with a voluptuous widow who comes to buy leather in the ancient tanneries of Fez.

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Leather Legacy

Leather Legacy

Layla Al-Rashid3 min read

Leather craftsman Khalid maintains traditional techniques. When designer Sofia commissions luxury goods, old hands teach new eyes. 'Al jild ya'eesh aktar min sahibu' (الجلد يعيش أكثر من صاحبه) - Leather outlives its maker.

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صانع البلغة | The Babouche Maker of Marrakech

صانع البلغة | The Babouche Maker of Marrakech

Yasmine Benali2 min read

A traditional slipper maker discovers passion with a shoe designer who comes to learn ancient techniques.

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إسكافي المدينة | The Medina Cobbler of Marrakech

إسكافي المدينة | The Medina Cobbler of Marrakech

Yasmine Benali2 min read

A cobbler in Marrakech's medina discovers passion with a fashion designer sourcing traditional materials.

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Tiaret Traditions

Tiaret Traditions

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Rachida runs the last traditional saddle workshop in Tiaret. When heritage curator Ivan arrives documenting craft traditions, she shows him that some skills pass through more than hands. 'El san'a f'el roh' (الصنعة في الروح) - Craft is in the soul.

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Bermondsey Bliss

Bermondsey Bliss

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

Leather worker Adaeze crafts luxury goods at her Bermondsey studio. When fashion editor Marcus commissions a custom piece, she shows him her most personal work involves different kinds of handling.

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