Traditional dyehouse in Cairo, Egypt

A craftsman adds dye to the dye vat at a traditional dyehouse in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 16, 2026. Established in 1901, Uncle Salama's Dyehouse is among the few remaining traditional dye houses in Egypt. As industrial textile production has expanded, such workshops have become increasingly rare. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

A craftsman dyes skeins of yarn at a traditional dyehouse in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 16, 2026. Established in 1901, Uncle Salama's Dyehouse is among the few remaining traditional dye houses in Egypt. As industrial textile production has expanded, such workshops have become increasingly rare. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

Craftsmen dye skeins of yarn at a traditional dyehouse in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 16, 2026. Established in 1901, Uncle Salama's Dyehouse is among the few remaining traditional dye houses in Egypt. As industrial textile production has expanded, such workshops have become increasingly rare. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

A craftsman sorts skeins of yarn at a traditional dyehouse in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 16, 2026. Established in 1901, Uncle Salama's Dyehouse is among the few remaining traditional dye houses in Egypt. As industrial textile production has expanded, such workshops have become increasingly rare. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

Craftsmen work at a traditional dyehouse in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 16, 2026. Established in 1901, Uncle Salama's Dyehouse is among the few remaining traditional dye houses in Egypt. As industrial textile production has expanded, such workshops have become increasingly rare. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

A craftsman dyes skeins of yarn at a traditional dyehouse in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 16, 2026. Established in 1901, Uncle Salama's Dyehouse is among the few remaining traditional dye houses in Egypt. As industrial textile production has expanded, such workshops have become increasingly rare. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)