Hats off to a man who is keeping a dying tradition alive
Their popularity may be declining, but fez-maker Nasser Abdel Basset is determined to pass on his skills
19 October 2021 - 19:37
For nearly 45 years, Nasser Abdel Basset has been a proud maker of the fez, the iconic felt hat once worn by Egypt’s elite, bureaucrats and students...
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