Inside One of Downtown Cairo’s Oldest Shoe Factories: Babel
Scene Now Farah Desouky Mar 10,2023 Having crafted leather shoes since 1952, Babel also serves as a school for the disappearing craft. One of Downtown Cairo’s oldest shoe factories, Babel preserves the artistry of a disappearing craft: handmade leather shoes. Having stood strong in Adly Street since 1952, Babel grew to become a shoe-making school with curious learners seeking to master the trade. The name ‘Babel’ was initially derived from the famed Swiss brand ‘Bally’,…
