Ahmad Sharab, one of Jordan's last custom shoemakers, stands outside his shop in Amman. All photos: Khaled Yacoub Oweis / The National
Ahmad Sharab, one of Jordan's last custom shoemakers, stands outside his shop in Amman. All photos: Khaled Yacoub Oweis / The National
Mr Sharab holds a shoe he made based on a photo given to him by an Iraqi customer who found it on the internet
Mr Sharab holds a shoe he made based on a photo given to him by an Iraqi customer who found it on the internet
The Italian tool that he uses to emboss shoes
The Italian tool that he uses to emboss shoes
Desert boots are very popular with Italian tourists who visit his shop
Desert boots are very popular with Italian tourists who visit his shop
Mr Sharab, who is in his late 60s, also makes leather bags, women's purses and slippers
Mr Sharab, who is in his late 60s, also makes leather bags, women's purses and slippers
A photo of Mr Sharab as a young man. He began learning his trade from his uncle when he was teenager
A photo of Mr Sharab as a young man. He began learning his trade from his uncle when he was teenager
Mr Sharab passes the time with an old friend during a break from his work
Mr Sharab passes the time with an old friend during a break from his work
The display window of his shop on Othman bin Affan street in Jabal Amman
The display window of his shop on Othman bin Affan street in Jabal Amman
Shows the samples of his custom-made shoes as men's and women's boots are displayed in the shop
Shows the samples of his custom-made shoes as men's and women's boots are displayed in the shop

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