Baghdad's traditional leather industry enters new phase

**This is a 60-seconds sample of the video. For the full version, please contact us.**

Baghdad's traditional leather industry enters new phase

STORY: Baghdad's traditional leather industry enters new phase DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the al-Sarajeen market in Baghdad 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KARIM ABU SAMER, Shopkeeper in al-Sarajeen market 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABU YOUSIF AL-SARAJ, Shopkeeper in al-Sarajeen market STORYLINE: The leather industry, which is one of the popular heritage professions in Baghdad has entered a new stage with the presence of modern technologies that enriched the ancient profession and increased production. Located in the Shawaka neighborhood in downtown Baghdad on the western side of the Tigris River, the al-Sarajeen (Saddles) market is one of the most popular markets in Baghdad and is known for producing and selling various types of leather items. The name of the al-Sarajeen means Saddles because in the past centuries the market was known for making saddles and harnesses for horses. Nowadays, the market is producing leather sheaths for knive

  • Product Code
  • ILEA001114085
  • Registered date
  • 2022/12/14 00:00:00
  • Credit
  • Xinhua / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • Xinhua News Agency.All Rights Reserved
  • Media size
  • 1920 × 1080 pixel
  • Deployment size
  • 197.57(MB)*
  • Special instruction

*File size when opened in Photoshop, etc.

Similar Images & Videos

    Libyans struggle to celebrate Eid al-Adha as livestock price increases

    STORY: Libyans struggle to celebrate Eid al-Adha as livestock price increases SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:43 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the livestock market 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MILUD EHBEL, Libyan citizen and resident of Tripoli 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): JAMAL ABU-JARIDA, Livestock merchant from Khoms 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOHAMED ABDUL-FATTAH, Libyan citizen and resident of Tripoli 5. various of the livestock market STORYLINE: Libyans are struggling with unexpectedly high prices of livestock as the country is embracing the Muslim festival Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice. According to Islamic traditions, Muslim families usually buy a sheep, goat, or cattle as a sacrifice in the early morning of Eid al-Adha and distribute the meat to the poor as a charity gift. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MILUD EHBEL, Libyan citizen and resident of Tripoli "I came to the market today to check the prices of sheep. However, the prices are very h

      Livestock market stagnates amid inflation in Türkiye's Ankara as Eid approaches

      STORY: Livestock market stagnates amid inflation in Türkiye's Ankara as Eid approaches SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:17 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the livestock markets 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): CUMALI IZOL, Livestock seller 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): ORHAN DINC, Livestock seller 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): CEVAT KARSLI, Livestock seller STORYLINE: Unlike previous years, livestock markets in Ankara are experiencing a noticeable slowdown leading up to the Muslim festival Eid al-Adha due to the country's struggle with high inflation. A sharp decline in consumer purchasing power has dampened the excitement of the four-day festival due to start on Sunday in Türkiye, traders told Xinhua in one market in the Muhye neighborhood of the Turkish capital city. "Sales have plummeted this year. Compared to last year, business is significantly lower. Most of our colleagues have not managed to sell a single animal," Cumali Izol, a livestock

        Iraq struggles to curb child labor after decades of wars, conflicts

        STORY: Iraq struggles to curb child labor after decades of wars, conflicts SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sajjad working in the blacksmith workshop in Baghdad 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAJJAD, Iraqi child 3. various of Sajjad working in the blacksmith workshop in Baghdad 4. various of children working in markets in Baghdad 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED FAHIM, Lawyer STORYLINE: The 2024 World Day Against Child Labor falls on Wednesday. The Iraqi government has struggled to curb the proliferation of child labor as thousands of poor families have been forced to send their children to work due to grim financial situations. The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 shattered the local political order and social stability and caused serious political, economic and social unrest. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAJJAD, Iraqi child "My name is Sajjad. I am 14 years old. I am in the second grade of an intermediate school. I work t

          Luban Workshop empowers technical talents in Egypt

          STORY: Luban Workshop empowers technical talents in Egypt SHOOTING TIME: April 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the workshop 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KARIM MOHAMMED, Mechatronics engineering student at ASU 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ADEL AL-SABBAGH, Professor with the Faculty of Engineering and supervisor of the Luban Workshop at ASU 4. various of the workshop STORYLINE: At Ain Shams University (ASU) in Egypt's capital Cairo, a workshop in the name of Lu Ban, a craftsman in ancient China, has won acclaim from teachers and students. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KARIM MOHAMMED, Mechatronics engineering student at ASU "The Luban Workshop helps us put what we learned into practice through the process of dismantling, examining, repairing and assembling real engines, brakes, etc." Co-founded by China's Tianjin Light Industry Vocational Technical College, Tianjin Transportation Technical College, and Egypt's ASU, the Luban Workshop was l

            Traumatized Iraqi child struggles to overcome hardships after years of war

            STORY: Traumatized Iraqi child struggles to overcome hardships after years of war SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: SALAHUDIN, Iraq CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hathal Sabbar herding sheep 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HATHAL SABBAR, Iraqi child 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): OUD, Local resident STORYLINE: Iraqi children have been struggling to escape the impacts of violence, displacement, and terrorism that swept the country following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. 10-year-old Hathal Sabbar living in the town of al-Dhuluiya in north Baghdad is one of them. Sabbar has suffered from poverty and insufficient education after his father was killed and his three uncles kidnapped by the Islamic State (IS) militants days after his birth. Not long after the death of his father, Sabbar's mother left home, which made his life even harder. He is now in the third grade of primary school, which is about 7 km from his home. Sabbar also needs to herd t

              Wood carving market in Windhoek boosts creative commerce in Namibia

              STORY: Wood carving market in Windhoek boosts creative commerce in Namibia SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wood carving market in Windhoek 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PAULINUS NDELETU, Chairperson of the woodcarvers open market committee 3. various of the wood carving market in Windhoek STORYLINE: A bustling open market is revitalizing creative commerce in the Namibian capital of Windhoek as locals turn to the centuries-old tradition of wood carving to make a living. The products crafted include furniture, wildlife sculptures and accessories, known for their high quality and fair pricing. Wood carving holds historical significance in northeastern Namibia, where cultural heritage skills are passed down through generations. From three artists in 1998, the market now hosts 75 skilled artisans, primarily from the Kavango East and West regions. The open market has also spawned a broader value chain, with supplie

                Zimbabwean leather producer aims to further tap into Chinese market

                STORY: Zimbabwean leather producer aims to further tap into Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the work shop 2. various of the leather items 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GRACE MATSIKA, Marketing Director of Good Hope Leather Products 4. various of the leather items 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RENWICK WACHENYUKA, Export Promotions Officer, ZimTrade STORYLINE: Good Hope Leather Products, a Zimbabwean company known for its exotic animal skin products, is looking to venture into China, one of the world's largest consumer markets. Specializing in a variety of leather items crafted from cowhide and exotic animal skins, the company operates with a license from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. The company will showcase its premium products at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be held late

                  China's electric motorcycles win consumers in Iraq

                  STORY: China's electric motorcycles win consumers in Iraq SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a motorcycle shop at Baghdad 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALAA NADER HASSAN, Businessman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DHIYAA AL-IRAQI, Customer STORYLINE: Alaa Nader Hassan, a shop owner at Baghdad's al-Sadriya market, has switched from selling traditional gas-powered bikes to China-made electric motorcycles. Hassan explained that he opted for Chinese electric motorcycles for their quality, reasonable prices, and variety of options. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALAA NADER HASSAN, Businessman "We shifted our focus to Chinese-made electric motorcycles and e-bikes for various reasons. These vehicles are environmentally friendly, utilize advanced technologies, help reduce congestion, and are cost-effective. Additionally, the relationships between Chinese factories and Iraqi merchants are excellent and there is mutual trust." Decades of

                    Palestinians struggle to return home in northern Gaza Strip

                    STORY: Palestinians struggle to return home in northern Gaza Strip SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of displaced Palestinians at Al-Rashid Road, west of Gaza City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Gaza resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): EMAN AHMED, Gaza resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): NAHED ABU HARBEED, Local reporter 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): Gaza resident 6. various of destroyed houses in the Gaza Strip STORYLINE: Keen to return to their homes, displaced Palestinians have been endeavoring to move back to the northern Gaza Strip, despite all kinds of risks. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Gaza resident "I have nowhere else to go except home. I have no one to rely on. As you can see, I have difficulty walking." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): EMAN AHMED, Gaza resident "I heard today that we have been allowed to return to the northern Gaza Strip. I want to go home with my cats. Many people were able to return to their home

                      Yemenis face "harsher-than-ever" Eid al-Fitr amid ongoing clashes in Red Sea

                      STORY: Yemenis face "harsher-than-ever" Eid al-Fitr amid ongoing clashes in Red Sea SHOOTING TIME: April 7, 2024 DATELINE: April 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:03 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yemenis shopping at a market ahead of Eid al-Fitr 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMED ABU AL-ARABI, Dessert vendor in Sanaa 3. various of Yemenis shopping at a market 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED HAMOOD, Customer at the market 5. various of Yemenis shopping at a market STORYLINE: A hush falls over the busy al-Milh market in the old city of Yemen's capital Sanaa. The narrow lanes, where the cacophony of bartering and greetings never eases during the fast-breaking festival of Eid al-Fitr, now hold a somber air. The harsh economic reality worsened by the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea has completely soured the festive spirit of a day that marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. "This year is harsher than ever. There are fewer customers even than the previous years," sighs Mohamed Abu al-Ara