Close-up of an Egyptian craftsman's hands operating a traditional foot-operated iron (Mekwate El-Regel), a heritage pressing tool used in Egyptian tailoring workshops. The artisan works over a fabric-covered ironing surface, with garments visible in the background, captured in a small workshop in Esna, Luxor. Mekwate El-Regel is a traditional Egyptian craft skill passed down through generations, commonly found in historic market areas (Souks) across Upper Egypt.