Culture & Arts
Palestinian wood sculptor fights economic hardship through craft
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Fayez Abu Amneh works in a sunlit Bethlehem workshop, shaping raw wood into artistic pieces as he navigates economic pressures facing Palestinian artisans, the Palestine News Network reported. Abu Amneh studies the natural contours, knots, and imperfections in each block of wood before beginning his sculpting process.
The artisan's work reflects broader struggles within Palestinian communities to sustain traditional crafts amid economic constraints.
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