Hama, SANA-More than 2,800 families have returned to Kafr Zita, north of Hama, where daily life and economic activity are beginning to resume after years of war. The city is seeing a resurgence of traditional crafts, one of the pillars of its local economy.
According to Musa al-Sattouf, head of the community services committee, the carpentry, blacksmithing, and aluminum workshops have resumed their activities. This has generated employment and opportunities for young people.
Bashar Al-Mustafa, an aluminum craftsman, said that demand for his products is growing in the area, with prices ranging between $40 and $55 per square meter.
Muhammad Hassan al-Abdullah, a carpenter, explained that the lack of machinery limits production, although he is confident in the future of the trade inherited from his ancestors.
Abdulrahman al-Khalaf, a blacksmith, noted that demand for iron is high after the looting of previous years, with prices between $80 and $85 per square meter.
Dozens of small workshops are scattered throughout the city’s neighborhoods, providing employment and economic activity. Artisans face challenges: a shortage of modern machinery, high raw material prices, a need for training, and an opening to international markets.
Kafr Zita, historically renowned for its crafts, demonstrates that the resilience and hard work of its inhabitants are key to rebuilding the city and reviving its economy after years of war.
MHD Ibrahim
