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An older dye artisan sits in his dimly lit workshop in Cairo, Egypt, surrounded by vats, colorful yarns, and various supplies, reflecting a scene of traditional craftsmanship.
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Salama's portrait

Cairo, EG·14 Jan 2022

Portrait of Salama, owner of the dyehouse since 1955. Established in 1901 in Al Darb Al Ahman, this dyehouse, the oldest in Cairo, still hand dye fabrics and threads.

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An older dye artisan sits in his dimly lit workshop in Cairo, Egypt, surrounded by vats, colorful yarns, and various supplies, reflecting a scene of traditional craftsmanship.

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