Bootmakers in Cyprus
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Bootmakers in Cyprus
Making traditional Cypriot heavy boots in Cyprus Date: circa 1910s
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Apprentice Apprentices Bench Boot Bootmakers Cobbler Cobblers Craft Craftsmen Cypriot Cyprus Heavy Makers Manufacture Manufacturing Sewing Shoe Shoes Singer Stall Work Bench Workshop
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This evocative photograph captures the scene of a traditional Cypriot bootmaking workshop in the 1910s. The image showcases a group of skilled craftsmen and apprentices intently focused on their work, creating heavy, hobnail boots using a combination of hand tools and machinery. At the center of the workshop, a singer sewing machine hums softly in the background, as the cobblers expertly shape and stitch leather uppers onto the heavy soles. The room is filled with the aroma of fresh leather and the rhythmic clanging of hammers against anvils. The workshop, which appears to be a small stall or shop, is cluttered with various bootmaking tools and supplies, including lasts, mallets, and piles of raw materials. The boys, who are likely apprentices, are seen working diligently on their own pairs of boots, their faces expressionless from concentration. The heavy, traditional Cypriot boots, with their distinctive hobnails, were once a staple of rural life in Cyprus. These sturdy footwear were worn by farmers, laborers, and other working-class individuals, providing both protection and traction on rough terrain. The intricate bootmaking process, which required a high level of skill and attention to detail, was passed down from generation to generation. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing a glimpse into the daily life of Cypriot bootmakers and their apprentices, and the rich cultural heritage of traditional craftsmanship in Cyprus.
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