An elderly Egyptian craftsman wearing a white gallabiya (traditional robe) and a knitted skullcap blows water from a metal cup onto fabric while ironing in a small workshop in Esna, Luxor. This technique, known as 'Mekwate El-Regel' (مكوة الرجل), is one of Egypt's oldest surviving traditional tailoring crafts and is now considered nearly extinct. The workshop setting includes a gas cylinder and basic tools, reflecting the humble conditions of this disappearing artisanal trade.