Bilal Abu Khalaf provides material for Christian, Muslim and Jewish ceremonies from his shop in occupied East Jerusalem's Old City. Thomas Helm / The National
Bilal Abu Khalaf provides material for Christian, Muslim and Jewish ceremonies from his shop in occupied East Jerusalem's Old City. Thomas Helm / The National

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Postcard from Jerusalem: The dealer who preserves fabrics of the Middle East

Bilal Abu Khalaf sells everything from elaborate religious garments for customers across the faiths to purses and scarves for tourists

Thomas Helm
Thomas Helm

September 22, 2023

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