A goldsmith, Khurshid spends his days creating and repairing jewellery using timeworn tools, seemingly magical potions – and his own two hands. Is this delicate craft destined to be forgotten?
A goldsmith, Khurshid spends his days creating and repairing jewellery using timeworn tools, seemingly magical potions – and his own two hands. ‘Khurshid’ visits him in his shop in Doha, where he demonstrates some of his methods and shows us some of his beautiful handiwork. With notable pride, Khurshid also introduces us to his son, an engineer – these days, a career that seems much preferable to the ancient practice of metalworking. Is this delicate craft destined to be forgotten?
