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The city of Fes - Morocco's third largest city – was founded in the 8th century and it has a distinct traditional character. Located behind a high wall, in the car-free alleys of the old town or medina where hundreds of merchants and craftsmen sell a range of products are several tanneries which are almost a thousand years old. Fes’ tanneries are composed of numerous stone vessels filled with a vast range of dyes and various liquids spread out like a tray of watercolors. Dozens of men, many standing waist deep in dyes, work under the hot sun tending to the hides that remain soaked in the vessels. The tanneries process the hides of cows, sheep, goats and camels, turning them into high-quality leather products such as bags, coats, shoes, and slippers. This is all achieved manually, without the need for modern machinery, and the process has barely changed since medieval times. Hides are first soaked in a mixture of cow urine, quicklime, water, and salt. This caustic mixture helps to break down the tough leather, loosen excess fat, flesh, and hair that remain on them. The hides are soaked for two to three days after which tanners scrap away excess hair fibres and fat in order to prepare the hides for dyeing. The hides are then soaked in a mixture of water and pigeon poop. Pigeon poop contains ammonia that acts as softening agents that allow the hides to become malleable so they can absorb the dye. The tanner uses his bare feet to knead the hides for up to three hours to achieve the desired softness. The hides are then placed in dying pits containing natural vegetable dyes, such as poppy flower (red), indigo (blue), henna (orange), cedarwood (brown), mint (green), and saffron (yellow). Other materials used for dyeing include pomegranate powder, which is rubbed on the hides to turn them yellow, and olive oil, which will make them shiny. Once the leather is dyed it is taken out to dry under the sun. The finished leather is then sold to other craftsmen who make the famous Moroccan slippers, as well as wallets, handbags, furniture and other leather accessories. Limited Edition #2 / 5 Archival Pigment Prints + 3 Artist's Proofs - Signed Certificate of Authenticity with Edition Number - Océ LightJet print on the stunning KODAK Metallic (235 g/m²) paper for a striking look. Its glossy finish and metallic appearance create images with exceptional visual interest and depth. - Archival Quality - The colours remain brilliant – even after 100 years - With a white border for easy framing - The gallery standard print comes rolled inside a hard tube protected with bubble wrap and acid free paper This Artwork is available as: 120 x 80cm l Limited Edition of 5 + 3AP's 100 x 66cm l Limited Edition of 25 60 x 40cm l Limited Edition of 25 Ready to hang framed print or mounted on Alu-Dibond base sealed under acrylic glass is also available. Contact the artist for details and price

. www.sergehorta.com
The city of Fes - Morocco's third largest city – was founded in the 8th century and it has a distinct traditional character. Located behind a high wall, in the car-free alleys of the old town or medina where hundreds of merchants and craftsmen sell a range of products are several tanneries which are almost a thousand years old. Fes’ tanneries are composed of numerous stone vessels filled with a vast range of dyes and various liquids spread out like a tray of watercolors. Dozens of men, many standing waist deep in dyes, work under the hot sun tending to the hides that remain soaked in the vessels. The tanneries process the hides of cows, sheep, goats and camels, turning them into high-quality leather products such as bags, coats, shoes, and slippers. This is all achieved manually, without the need for modern machinery, and the process has barely changed since medieval times. Hides are first soaked in a mixture of cow urine, quicklime, water, and salt. This caustic mixture helps to break down the tough leather, loosen excess fat, flesh, and hair that remain on them. The hides are soaked for two to three days after which tanners scrap away excess hair fibres and fat in order to prepare the hides for dyeing. The hides are then soaked in a mixture of water and pigeon poop. Pigeon poop contains ammonia that acts as softening agents that allow the hides to become malleable so they can absorb the dye. The tanner uses his bare feet to knead the hides for up to three hours to achieve the desired softness. The hides are then placed in dying pits containing natural vegetable dyes, such as poppy flower (red), indigo (blue), henna (orange), cedarwood (brown), mint (green), and saffron (yellow). Other materials used for dyeing include pomegranate powder, which is rubbed on the hides to turn them yellow, and olive oil, which will make them shiny. Once the leather is dyed it is taken out to dry under the sun. The finished leather is then sold to other craftsmen who make the famous Moroccan slippers, as well as wallets, handbags, furniture and other leather accessories. Limited Edition #2 / 5 Archival Pigment Prints + 3 Artist's Proofs - Signed Certificate of Authenticity with Edition Number - Océ LightJet print on the stunning KODAK Metallic (235 g/m²) paper for a striking look. Its glossy finish and metallic appearance create images with exceptional visual interest and depth. - Archival Quality - The colours remain brilliant – even after 100 years - With a white border for easy framing - The gallery standard print comes rolled inside a hard tube protected with bubble wrap and acid free paper This Artwork is available as: 120 x 80cm l Limited Edition of 5 + 3AP's 100 x 66cm l Limited Edition of 25 60 x 40cm l Limited Edition of 25 Ready to hang framed print or mounted on Alu-Dibond base sealed under acrylic glass is also available. Contact the artist for details and price

. www.sergehorta.com
The city of Fes - Morocco's third largest city – was founded in the 8th century and it has a distinct traditional character. Located behind a high wall, in the car-free alleys of the old town or medina where hundreds of merchants and craftsmen sell a range of products are several tanneries which are almost a thousand years old. Fes’ tanneries are composed of numerous stone vessels filled with a vast range of dyes and various liquids spread out like a tray of watercolors. Dozens of men, many standing waist deep in dyes, work under the hot sun tending to the hides that remain soaked in the vessels. The tanneries process the hides of cows, sheep, goats and camels, turning them into high-quality leather products such as bags, coats, shoes, and slippers. This is all achieved manually, without the need for modern machinery, and the process has barely changed since medieval times. Hides are first soaked in a mixture of cow urine, quicklime, water, and salt. This caustic mixture helps to break down the tough leather, loosen excess fat, flesh, and hair that remain on them. The hides are soaked for two to three days after which tanners scrap away excess hair fibres and fat in order to prepare the hides for dyeing. The hides are then soaked in a mixture of water and pigeon poop. Pigeon poop contains ammonia that acts as softening agents that allow the hides to become malleable so they can absorb the dye. The tanner uses his bare feet to knead the hides for up to three hours to achieve the desired softness. The hides are then placed in dying pits containing natural vegetable dyes, such as poppy flower (red), indigo (blue), henna (orange), cedarwood (brown), mint (green), and saffron (yellow). Other materials used for dyeing include pomegranate powder, which is rubbed on the hides to turn them yellow, and olive oil, which will make them shiny. Once the leather is dyed it is taken out to dry under the sun. The finished leather is then sold to other craftsmen who make the famous Moroccan slippers, as well as wallets, handbags, furniture and other leather accessories. Limited Edition #2 / 5 Archival Pigment Prints + 3 Artist's Proofs - Signed Certificate of Authenticity with Edition Number - Océ LightJet print on the stunning KODAK Metallic (235 g/m²) paper for a striking look. Its glossy finish and metallic appearance create images with exceptional visual interest and depth. - Archival Quality - The colours remain brilliant – even after 100 years - With a white border for easy framing - The gallery standard print comes rolled inside a hard tube protected with bubble wrap and acid free paper This Artwork is available as: 120 x 80cm l Limited Edition of 5 + 3AP's 100 x 66cm l Limited Edition of 25 60 x 40cm l Limited Edition of 25 Ready to hang framed print or mounted on Alu-Dibond base sealed under acrylic glass is also available. Contact the artist for details and price

. www.sergehorta.com
The city of Fes - Morocco's third largest city – was founded in the 8th century and it has a distinct traditional character. Located behind a high wall, in the car-free alleys of the old town or medina where hundreds of merchants and craftsmen sell a range of products are several tanneries which are almost a thousand years old. Fes’ tanneries are composed of numerous stone vessels filled with a vast range of dyes and various liquids spread out like a tray of watercolors. Dozens of men, many standing waist deep in dyes, work under the hot sun tending to the hides that remain soaked in the vessels. The tanneries process the hides of cows, sheep, goats and camels, turning them into high-quality leather products such as bags, coats, shoes, and slippers. This is all achieved manually, without the need for modern machinery, and the process has barely changed since medieval times. Hides are first soaked in a mixture of cow urine, quicklime, water, and salt. This caustic mixture helps to break down the tough leather, loosen excess fat, flesh, and hair that remain on them. The hides are soaked for two to three days after which tanners scrap away excess hair fibres and fat in order to prepare the hides for dyeing. The hides are then soaked in a mixture of water and pigeon poop. Pigeon poop contains ammonia that acts as softening agents that allow the hides to become malleable so they can absorb the dye. The tanner uses his bare feet to knead the hides for up to three hours to achieve the desired softness. The hides are then placed in dying pits containing natural vegetable dyes, such as poppy flower (red), indigo (blue), henna (orange), cedarwood (brown), mint (green), and saffron (yellow). Other materials used for dyeing include pomegranate powder, which is rubbed on the hides to turn them yellow, and olive oil, which will make them shiny. Once the leather is dyed it is taken out to dry under the sun. The finished leather is then sold to other craftsmen who make the famous Moroccan slippers, as well as wallets, handbags, furniture and other leather accessories. Limited Edition #2 / 5 Archival Pigment Prints + 3 Artist's Proofs - Signed Certificate of Authenticity with Edition Number - Océ LightJet print on the stunning KODAK Metallic (235 g/m²) paper for a striking look. Its glossy finish and metallic appearance create images with exceptional visual interest and depth. - Archival Quality - The colours remain brilliant – even after 100 years - With a white border for easy framing - The gallery standard print comes rolled inside a hard tube protected with bubble wrap and acid free paper This Artwork is available as: 120 x 80cm l Limited Edition of 5 + 3AP's 100 x 66cm l Limited Edition of 25 60 x 40cm l Limited Edition of 25 Ready to hang framed print or mounted on Alu-Dibond base sealed under acrylic glass is also available. Contact the artist for details and price

. www.sergehorta.com
The city of Fes - Morocco's third largest city – was founded in the 8th century and it has a distinct traditional character. Located behind a high wall, in the car-free alleys of the old town or medina where hundreds of merchants and craftsmen sell a range of products are several tanneries which are almost a thousand years old. Fes’ tanneries are composed of numerous stone vessels filled with a vast range of dyes and various liquids spread out like a tray of watercolors. Dozens of men, many standing waist deep in dyes, work under the hot sun tending to the hides that remain soaked in the vessels. The tanneries process the hides of cows, sheep, goats and camels, turning them into high-quality leather products such as bags, coats, shoes, and slippers. This is all achieved manually, without the need for modern machinery, and the process has barely changed since medieval times. Hides are first soaked in a mixture of cow urine, quicklime, water, and salt. This caustic mixture helps to break down the tough leather, loosen excess fat, flesh, and hair that remain on them. The hides are soaked for two to three days after which tanners scrap away excess hair fibres and fat in order to prepare the hides for dyeing. The hides are then soaked in a mixture of water and pigeon poop. Pigeon poop contains ammonia that acts as softening agents that allow the hides to become malleable so they can absorb the dye. The tanner uses his bare feet to knead the hides for up to three hours to achieve the desired softness. The hides are then placed in dying pits containing natural vegetable dyes, such as poppy flower (red), indigo (blue), henna (orange), cedarwood (brown), mint (green), and saffron (yellow). Other materials used for dyeing include pomegranate powder, which is rubbed on the hides to turn them yellow, and olive oil, which will make them shiny. Once the leather is dyed it is taken out to dry under the sun. The finished leather is then sold to other craftsmen who make the famous Moroccan slippers, as well as wallets, handbags, furniture and other leather accessories. Limited Edition #2 / 5 Archival Pigment Prints + 3 Artist's Proofs - Signed Certificate of Authenticity with Edition Number - Océ LightJet print on the stunning KODAK Metallic (235 g/m²) paper for a striking look. Its glossy finish and metallic appearance create images with exceptional visual interest and depth. - Archival Quality - The colours remain brilliant – even after 100 years - With a white border for easy framing - The gallery standard print comes rolled inside a hard tube protected with bubble wrap and acid free paper This Artwork is available as: 120 x 80cm l Limited Edition of 5 + 3AP's 100 x 66cm l Limited Edition of 25 60 x 40cm l Limited Edition of 25 Ready to hang framed print or mounted on Alu-Dibond base sealed under acrylic glass is also available. Contact the artist for details and price

. www.sergehorta.com

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Watercolour 2/5 Photograph - Limited Edition of 5

Serge Horta

Vietnam

Photography, Color on Paper

Size: 47.2 W x 31.5 H x 0.2 D in

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The city of Fes - Morocco's third largest city – was founded in the 8th century and it has a distinct traditional character. Located behind a high wall, in the car-free alleys of the old town or medina where hundreds of merchants and craftsmen sell a range of products are several tanneries which are...

Year Created:

2016

Subject:

Abstract

Styles:

Abstract

, 

Documentary

, 

Modern

, 

Surrealism

, 

Fine Art

 

Mediums:

Color

, 

Digital

, 

Watercolor

, 

Photo

, 

Paper

 

Medium:

Photography, Color on Paper

Rarity:

Limited Edition of 5

Size:

47.2 W x 31.5 H x 0.2 D in

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Not Applicable

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Not Framed

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Certificate is Included

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Serge Horta is a documentary photographer based in Ho Chi Minh City. He recently relocated to Vietnam after spending nearly two decades capturing the raw essence of life in Hong Kong. Through his academic training in architecture, he is able to capture an impossible order amidst the chaos of cities. His photographs stem from a hypnotic obsession with how different cultures live, adapt, and interact with the built environment - from the perfectly manicured suburbs to sprawling slums. His extensive portfolio documents the metamorphosis of the urban landscapes in which he has lived or merely traversed. Amid the noise and chaos, Serge manages to find moments of peace and silence. Having photographed in over 100 countries, his work reveals deeply personal and engaging human stories that emerge from what is often overlooked, leaving a powerful and lasting impression on viewers. Serge’s work is held in private collections around the world, from the United States to Australia.

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