A Libyan woman crafts traditional filigree jewellery at a workshop in the capital Tripoli. Beads and threads of precious materials are woven into intricate designs, then soldered together to create jewellery. AFP
A Libyan woman crafts traditional filigree jewellery at a workshop in the capital Tripoli. Beads and threads of precious materials are woven into intricate designs, then soldered together to create jeShow more

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Economy

Libya's traditional jewellery sector is hanging by a silver thread and few are holding on

Those upholding the tradition hope to pass it on to the younger generation as they try to defend against imported 'lower quality' jewellery

AFP

July 10, 2022