Old Cairo, Egypt
‘This photo is from the famous “Street of the Tentmakers” in historic Cairo, one of the few places where the ancient art of appliqué (khayamiya) still survives. I found this craftsman, a patriarch of his trade, working in the same spot he has for decades. His focused concentration and weathered hands tell the story of a lifetime dedicated to preserving a cultural heritage.’
Photograph: Islam Elhadary
