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The metal art tradition, which has been practised across North Africa and the Middle East for centuries, was added last month to Unesco's intangible heritage list

Metal engraving, a skill that involves manually cutting words or symbols into jewelry and other objects, has been recognized by UNESCO and added to

The ancient techniques of metal engraving, such as Matis tracing, openwork, or setting, were very recently recognized as intangible heritage by UNESCO. However, these methods are little valued in the Maghreb region, where artisans face challenges in preserving and passing on their expertise.

Meet Mohamed Amine Htiouich, a 37-year-old Tunisian artisan dedicated to preserving the ancient art of metal engraving, recently honoured by UNESCO.

TUNIS, Dec 25 — Mohamed Amine Htiouich began honing his metal engraving skills as a teenager. Now the 37-year-old Tunisian is training the next generation in the ancient art,...