A male artisan hand-engraves (نقش) a polished brass plate with detailed Islamic geometric and arabesque (Tawreq) patterns using a chisel and hammer, working in a traditional workshop setting. This craft, known as brass engraving (Naqsh ala al-Nahas), is a centuries-old Egyptian and MENA tradition practiced in historic bazaar districts. The engraved plate features interlocking star motifs and floral arabesques characteristic of classical Islamic decorative arts.