A look behind the scenes at a footwear company in Amman - in pictures

Gioia makes makes casual footwear that features traditional embroidery and calligraphy by local artists

Bothaina Alayan an embroiderer at Gioia footwear, works from home in Amman, Jordan. All photos: Reuters

Farah Ajlouni, founder of Gioia footwear, sits with Ms Alayan.

Yasmin Khatib, a designer at Gioia, works on her laptop.

The company makes casual footwear that features traditional embroidery and calligraphy, done by local artists.

An employee glues a shoe at a Gioia workshop in Amman.

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