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    Elias…Potter!

    By ichalhoub  |  Posted July 17, 2012  
     

    CNN PRODUCER NOTE     ichalhoub, a photographer living Beirut, features Elias, a third generation craftsman living and working in Lebanon. "Handcraft is cheaper in Lebanon as compared to the world," shares ichalhoub. "People doing this kind of work are usually of the poor community." ichalhoub says Elias is an inspiring individual because he pursues his passion despite his struggle to make ends meet.
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    Tripoli – Lebanon. He started working with pottery as soon as he was able to stand on the traditional wheel utilized in this craft. Elias is now 53 years old and has participated in many exhibitions all around the country. His environment friendly handcraft is now drastically declining because “almost all earthenware is being replaced by plastic material”, he said. Elias makes wonders with this earthly traditional craft preserving the environment…his way! Photos taken on June 17, 2012.

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