A look inside a Jordanian swordsmith's workshop

The craft is a popular hobby, but it is widely considered to be unsustainable as a profession

Motaz al Mazari's family has been making swords for around 200 years. All photos: Reuters

Motaz al Mazari's family has been making swords for around 200 years. All photos: Reuters

May 12, 2022

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