Step into Tradition: How Iraq’s Shoemakers Are Reviving an Ancient Craft and Boosting the Economy
In the winding streets of Old Mosul, once the vibrant center of Iraq’s shoemaking heritage, the sound of craftsmanship is gradually returning. Following years marked...
In the winding streets of Old Mosul, once the vibrant center of Iraq’s shoemaking heritage, the sound of craftsmanship is gradually returning. Following years marked by turmoil and devastation, artisans such as 58-year-old Saad Abdul Aal are breathing new life into a centuries-old craft that stretches back over a millennium. The art of shoemaking, locally...
