Young and skilled: Gaza’s creative carpenters

In a tiny shack in Gaza City, siblings Nidal and Hiba work together to create the most beautiful furniture

In a little shed in Gaza City, siblings Hiba and Nidal design furniture… 29 October, Gaza City [Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu Agency]

They use trees and transform it into beautiful woodwork. 29 October, Gaza City [Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu Agency]

Hiba and Nidal take their inspiration from nature. 29 October, Gaza City [Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu Agency]

The project has thus far been a huge success, and their designs are very popular. 29 October, Gaza City [Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu Agency]

Nidal is 20 years old 29 October, Gaza City [Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu Agency]

Hiba is 23, and a university graduate in Social Work. 29 October, Gaza City [Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu Agency]

Here is Nidal creating a coffee table. 29 October, Gaza City [Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu Agency]

Both of them work together to transform trees and wood into beautiful pieces. 29 October, Gaza City [Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu Agency]

Their tiny workspace is constructed from old wooden boxes found by the siblings. 29 October, Gaza City [Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu Agency]

Take a look at this amazing mirror! 29 October, Gaza City [Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu Agency]

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