Hassan Hawwa: The last guardian of traditional woodblock textile printing in Syria

Hassan Hawwa: The last guardian of traditional woodblock textile printing in Syria

Damascus, June 29 (SANA) In a small workshop within the handicraft market in Hama, artisan Hassan Hawwa stands over his table, holding wooden blocks with intricate patterns passed down through generations for over three centuries. With each rhythmic strike, he prints heritage motifs onto fabric, safeguarding a historic profession threatened by industrial automation. The 59-year-old artisan spoke to SANA during his participation in the Syrian Vil…