Iraq’s traditional crafts at risk of vanishing
Cheap imports from Turkey and China have eroded demand for Iraqi-made goods.
Some of Iraq’s most traditional craft works are at risk of vanishing, as a nationwide financial crisis hits home-grown industries.
The government hopes prioritising the development of its private sector will help its otherwise oil-dependent economy.
Al Jazeera’s Simona Foltyn has this report from Baghdad.
Published On 20 Jun 2020