Manufacture of wooden models … Art inherited by talented fingers
In one of the alleys near the street known as "al-Telel" in Kobanî city, being a commercial street, craftsman Khaled Atash is working on the manufacture of natural wood sculptures, reflecting this unique art to the destination of many, whether to buy the models and put them as a decoration in their homes or buy them as gifts
ZANA SIDI/ KOBANI
There are dozens of shops that publish wood and make doors and windows in Kobani canton, but working on the manufacture of small figures in different shapes and colors in artistic ways, is another art can only a few people master in it.
The carving of these blocks has prompted many of the exhibition owners in the city to buy these wooden models and display them, in addition to sell them in the markets.
He returned to practice his basic craft
This craft, inherited in the Khalid family since 1955, which his father acquired from his grandfather and his last learning is also, but he previously worked on making doors and windows in his place, before converting them in the last few years to his main craft is the manufacture of natural wood models.
The 46-year-old craftsman presents wooden sculptures of "ships, carriages, bicycles, houses and other dozens of different shapes".
Natural wood cutters are better than other chemical industries
"I like my work very much, I work on making natural wood sculptures, which are designed as a views in houses and offices, especially those that represent Kurdish culture, such as" Kurdish bezek, kitchen utensils.
"My goal from this craft is more technical than marketing."
According to Khaled, it is used in the manufacture of wood sculptures, natural materials, such as herbs brought on the banks of the Euphrates River and wood made in different sizes in addition to the colors that color them.
The craftsman says he aims to create the largest number of wooden models and promote them among his city's houses such as furniture, toys and office supplies.
Charming figures
Dozens of civilians from the city, the countryside and even from other parts of the country go to Khalid's shop to buy objects such as toiletries and even gifts.
The people express their admiration for the sculptures made by craftsman Khalid Atash with wood, and praise the splendor of his art, describing his works as "charming."
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