Craftsman Mohammad Al-Shayeb shapes a traditional copper Ramadan lantern at his workshop in Damascus, Syria, on Feb. 24, 2025. Al-Shayeb inherited the craft from his ancestors and has practiced for over 35 years. As Syria undergoes a transitional phase, Al-Shayeb has faced challenges in marketing his handmade products, with high production costs threatening the survival of this cherished heritage. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)
Craftsman Mohammad Al-Shayeb (L) works on a traditional copper Ramadan lantern at his workshop in Damascus, Syria, on Feb. 24, 2025. Al-Shayeb inherited the craft from his ancestors and has practiced for over 35 years. As Syria undergoes a transitional phase, Al-Shayeb has faced challenges in marketing his handmade products, with high production costs threatening the survival of this cherished heritage. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)
Craftsman Mohammad Al-Shayeb holds a traditional copper Ramadan lantern at his workshop in Damascus, Syria, on Feb. 24, 2025. Al-Shayeb inherited the craft from his ancestors and has practiced for over 35 years. As Syria undergoes a transitional phase, Al-Shayeb has faced challenges in marketing his handmade products, with high production costs threatening the survival of this cherished heritage. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)
