An Egyptian craftsman wearing a traditional galabiya (gown) and white turban sits cross-legged on the floor, hand-carving a small alabaster figurine in the style of ancient Egyptian Pharaonic statuary. Finished white alabaster sculptures, including a sphinx and seated figure, are displayed on a nearby stone surface. Alabaster carving is a traditional craft deeply rooted in Upper Egypt, particularly in the Luxor region, where artisans have produced stone replicas of ancient Egyptian artifacts for generations.