Heritage professions and traditional crafts in Syria were not immune to the repercussions of the war. Thousands of Syrian craftsmen were forced to close their workshops and shops and switch to other jobs, or emigrate and transfer their work outside the country.
With heritage products turning into “more than luxury” goods for Syrians who suffer from weak purchasing power (the average monthly salary is about $20), and the absence of support for craftsmen, craftsmen face major challenges to continue in their craft.