A visit to the workshop of a traditional kilim weaver in Aleppo, Syria

Abdel Kader Khosayyen teaches his relatives the skills to keep alive a 400-year family tradition

Abdel Kader Khosayyem, 70, a traditional kilim weaver, is pictured at his workshop in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo. All photos: AFP

Abdel Kader Khosayyem, 70, a traditional kilim weaver, is pictured at his workshop in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo. All photos: AFP

Apr 22, 2022

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