al munjid profession 1924
It features a traditional upholsterer (al-munjid) at work, surrounded by classic tools — raw cotton, large needle, wooden mallet, and scissors.
The image reflects the deep-rooted manual craftsmanship that thrived in Egyptian society during the early 20th century, just before industrial modernization began reshaping traditional trades.
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- Year Taken 1924
- Country Egypt
- Photo #318
- Published on Jun 29, 2025
- Photo type JPG
- Resolution 1585x1250
- Photographer unknown
- Category Professions & Cust...
- Subcategory Al-Munjid
- File size 513.7kB