A shoemaker works at his shop in Damascus, Syria, Aug. 29, 2024. Challenges like power shortages, limited raw materials and lack of exports due to sanctions make it harder for shoemakers in Syria to sustain high costs in the manufacturing process of handmade shoes. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)
A shoemaker works at his shop in Damascus, Syria, Aug. 29, 2024. Challenges like power shortages, limited raw materials and lack of exports due to sanctions make it harder for shoemakers in Syria to sustain high costs in the manufacturing process of handmade shoes. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)
A shoemaker works at his shop in Damascus, Syria, Aug. 29, 2024. Challenges like power shortages, limited raw materials and lack of exports due to sanctions make it harder for shoemakers in Syria to sustain high costs in the manufacturing process of handmade shoes. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)
A shoemaker works at his shop in Damascus, Syria, Aug. 29, 2024. Challenges like power shortages, limited raw materials and lack of exports due to sanctions make it harder for shoemakers in Syria to sustain high costs in the manufacturing process of handmade shoes. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)
