How One Of The Last Fez Makers In Cairo Keeps A 600-Year-Old Tradition Alive | Still Standing
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2021
- Fez hats were once a symbol of the Ottoman Empire. But after they were banned in Egypt in the 1950s, fez shops largely disappeared. We visited one of the last shops in Cairo, where Nasser Abd El-Baset has been making fezzes for over 40 years.
Nasser does not have a website and sells his fezzes locally in Cairo.
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How One Of The Last Fez Makers In Cairo Keeps A 600-Year-Old Tradition Alive | Still Standing
His smile, his pride in his work and his pride in his son taking over. That is so heartwarming. Now I want a Fez.
It's still made in Morocco you can find it online
"This is my medal of honor" wow i felt that
نشأ الطربوش في المغرب وانتشر في عهد الامبراطورية العثمانية في القرن التاسع عشر، ويسمى في اللغات الأوروبية بـ"FEZ" وهي تعني مدينة فاس إحدى مدن المغرب، واستعمل بكثرة لدى شعوب شمال أفريقيا ومصر وتركيا والشام. ... كما وصف محاولات تونس تقليد أهل فاس وأنهم لم يصلو إلى إتقان أهلها وأن المصانع فرنسية بدورها تحاول أن تنافس أهل فاس..
Cultural appropriation!
Bruh
"Nasser does not have a website and sells his fezzes locally in Cairo." Nessar needs a website. I feel that global orders would far exceed their expectations.
I would absolutely order several.
I think it would destroy it's essence.
@@grunthostheflatulent9649 economic downturn and limited access will definitely destroy his families future business. He doesn't need to change his practices, just expand the customer base.
My friend, I advise you to visit Egypt and go to Uncle Nasser to live the unique experience, its sweetness, looking at these old equipment while they are working, and talking to these men, they are really good, and Egypt has many things to do. Greetings from Egypt
I don't think it would be possible. He measures each person's head to get an exact fit and he said, besides using a mold, he custom shapes each hat to match the head shape of the particular wearer. That would be rather difficult to do online. If he just made a few standard sizes, the art of it all would be lost, as well as much of the quality/fit and finish. Each hat is unique.
The Fez was introduced in Egypt by ottomans whose imported the know how from Morocco (Fez city known as a center of Moroccan artisanal activity) where the original Fez was born.
True
We don't really know where the hat itself originated from. We know however that the red felt used for the hat came from Fez, being that they were the ones dyeing the fabric with a specific berry extract.
@@k.v.7681 it's literally called the Fez from city Fez in Morocco. 😂
@@zoubeirfaouzi149 exactly haha
Fas in Turkish means Morocco and Moroccan
I remember wearing a fez as a kid and the fact that he is custom making these hats for the wearer really shows his dedication for this 600 year old tradition just amazing work from him
Did you wear it ironically?
There are several tiny details he says that aren't even translated. Like he says that the cane scaffolding comes to him prewovem from Rosetta. And when he's talking about working fast due to the heat and adds that he has to work fast because "each mistake is a goal" as in sports, meaning every mistake is costly.
Thank you for the additional information.
Rosetta in Egypt? for real?
@@shahranhussain6037 i think they mean Rasheed
rosetta stone as the provenance the stone was discovered
@@shahranhussain6037 I don't really understand the tone here, but just in case that's a sincere question: Rosetta is the English name for Rashid.
Somebody in Egypt should help him to get international orders. This is pure art and I'm sure some people would love to have something like this
I am sure that now someone is making him international. We don't leave a gifted man behind.
@@BeeTriggerBee But, if someone helped with a website, I am sure send in measurements, pick style, color of tassle, etc.
@@heidiofpoetique7028 Sure, but how big do you really think the handmade fez market is outside the ottoman influence? Most of people wont buy expensive craft for novelty. Not everything needs to be commercialized.
@@BeeTriggerBee Personally, it is less about "commercialization" and having a love for supporting rare and dying arts, but not personally having the means to travel the world to his shop. I doubt I am the only person who has this sentiment.
@@BeeTriggerBee yes, because him making more money is a bad thing. We must preserve the art and only let the truly dedicated give this man money for his services.
Fez is a city in Morocco where the hat was invented. The Otmans at that time ruled all of North Africa except Morocco and through Good Seller the fez came to the Otmans and pleased them, naming the hat after the city where it was made and spreading it throughout their occupied territories. The Fez is still made in Morocco and worn by Moroccans and the King himself in events and in Moroccan celebrations
Actually Turkish still call Morocco Fez... the kingdom of Fez because it's the ancient capital of Morocco
The turks took it from the greek villages then adopted it as a the empire symbolic hat way before Morocco even existed!! The town of fez was renowned for painting tissues especially (red ) which the turks used so fez became a major town to produce ( tarbouch ) and they started calling it fez and adopting it as a head wear !! In 1923 turks decided to abolish using this hats !! So from then this tarbouch or ( fez by european preferred name because is easy on lip )
Now the newly created morocco is trying to appropriate anything they could get their hands on ! Specifically traditional clothing from neighbouring countries ! Using fake stories to deceive people about the true history of things they want to be known as theirs to bolster their own cultural identity.
@@DZUP2023 the Turks themselves say it comes from Morocco🤣🤣Look for another history and lying is not good but since you are Algeria without history and identity, you are trying to falsify the history of Morocco. i know it hurts you, Morocco is the second oldest kingdom on this earth and older than the Ottoman Empire and not a product of French colonialism like Algeria.
@@DZUP2023 bro stop lying over factual stuff. Fez Come from the city fez. Greek never ever even wore them before the ottomans so saying ottoman got it from them is a big LOL Ottomans themselves says its from Morocco btw...
All of this cuz an algerian loser who cant handle Morocco having such an old and rich history on the contrary of your failed state.
@@DZUP2023😅😅😅😅اللقطاء الجزاءريين ادا دكر المغرب تجدونهم ينسيون تاريخه او تراته اما لاجدادهم العتمانيين او الى الاندلس المغربيه اصلا..... الكرغلي وخاصه الجزاءري عديم التاريخ وصاحب البلد الدي انشاءته فرتسا.... واخر مولود في القرن العشرين... اقول له اسراءيل اقدم منكم.... وزوالكن وجب ان يكون قبل زوال اسراءيل
From fez in Morocco , to Turkey , to Egypt . So proud of this guy
in greece they also have a different style of fez
Even in South Asia,it was a fashion among Leading Muslims such as politicians,professors,doctors and religious scholars.
Fez Roles , and teached the world
The fez is originally from Spain
@@javierluissantosrubio6603 you have no idea who brought it to Spain . Plus , back then there was nothing called Spain 😉
For those non Arabic speakers, the man speaks in a really humble and beautiful language, I loved his modest way that we truly miss these modern days, he's got peace and warmness in his voice though the words are normal and we all use but he's got a unique cozy tone, that recalls all the lovely memories of the old golden days, I hope he stays safe and healthy and his son still continue in that job, it's been always a respectable one that we all should be proud of, of our heritage and culture! راجل كبارة من الزمن الجميل بحق فعلاً
lovely
Ameen
Hey, thank you so much for sharing. As a non speaker we'll never know the full experience, but had you not shared we'd not know at all.
It's a beautiful culture. I hope it's well preserved.
I can hear it in the tone of his voice, and I love the passion that colours every syllable that comes out of his mouth. There's so much love and pride for what he does, and I adore this man for it, and how he speaks of it.
@@anesidora0seneca I was going to say the exact same thing. The way he speaks about his craft you know he has a passion for it. I hope his son can pass this on to his children as well. Not just the business, but the passion.
"It's a fez. I wear a fez now. Fezzes are cool." - The Doctor
Xd
This is why I want one!!
نشأ الطربوش في المغرب وانتشر في عهد الامبراطورية العثمانية في القرن التاسع عشر، ويسمى في اللغات الأوروبية بـ"FEZ" وهي تعني مدينة فاس إحدى مدن المغرب، واستعمل بكثرة لدى شعوب شمال أفريقيا ومصر وتركيا والشام. ... كما وصف محاولات تونس تقليد أهل فاس وأنهم لم يصلو إلى إتقان أهلها وأن المصانع فرنسية بدورها تحاول أن تنافس أهل فاس..
At least i know i wasn't the only one to instantly think that.
There's a guy that looks exactly like him in that old picture @ 4:28 😂
Watched a couple of videos from this series… but honestly this one made me tear up the most. The way he talks about his son taking over… you don’t seen that kinda of tradition any more handed down and kids caring for the “old ways.” It’s beautiful
What are you tearing up? Your rug? ;)
Fez hat is a Moroccan hat that was used as a symbol by the Ottoman empire in many countries, they are still worn a lot in their original place in Fez city 🇲🇦
No, it's Anatolian. Why would the ottomans take anything from what was a backwater country at the time?
@@athtarasterios9695Keep lying to yourselves turks 🦃
العثمانين بأنفسهم يعترفون انه دخل لهم من فاس @@athtarasterios9695
@@athtarasterios9695anatolian?? Hahaha. Well, wether you like it or not. It is moroccan...I am sahrawi saying this. it originated in the city of fez in morocco, and in Turkish morocco is "fas".
@@exposedclickbaitaRblx Cope. Morocco was a backwater at the time and nowhere near the size, wealth or influence of the Ottoman Empire.
There are plenty of exemples of this specific hat in Anatolia and the Balkans (you can even see it in ancient greek aphmoras lol), while it suddenly appears in Morocco from nowhere.
Fas because it was one of the manufacturing centre of the hat and also provided the berries for the dye.
When Nasser says, ...”when people buy a fez from my son, they say it’s a badge of honour...we bought it from young Nasser”....priceless comments! Truly, a tribute to all the traditional artisans, the world over. May they continue to strive...Ameen.
Yes, bless the dude and his son. Imagine how cool it would be to be able to say that
@PrimRose haha hilarious comment no it's not.
I've bought 3 from Nasser, he's such a gentleman
Silk like fabric, not exactly silk fabric. I'm sure they use satin since silk is expensive
@PrimRose Only pure silk is haram, and that's just for men. Women are allowed to wear pure silk
This makes me want to get a Fez
so get one
@@hasanthesyrian_ ?
This one makes me want to play Fez again.
Agreed, been planning a Egypt trip for about 10 years now. Summer 2022 maybe my time.
Same, and I'm not even Muslim nor of Arabic or Ottoman ancestry. I just like the look and respect the craft.
So interesting his equipment is 600 years old, that's amazing! Good for this gentleman to keep this tradition alive. I hope his son, his grandsons, great-grandsons and so forth will keep this going for centuries to come!
I'm glad his son is going to carry on his business. He seems like such a nice guy. I'm happy he has his shop and is able to do something he loves so much.
this makes this man a living national treasure of Egypt.
A world treasure❤️👏🏻
quite astute for a young boy to say.
a Moroccan treasure from Fez City
@@clc4333 you are funny.
@Jordan Spencer me,too. Has there been any change to that assumption?
As an Egyptian, just to clarify, I'm pretty sure the tarboosh (what we call a 'fez' ) isn't illegal now at all lmfao. It's just rare. The ban in the 50s was part of Nasser's modernist agenda and his moves for overall change and revolution and such, it was implemented then only. Before that, most Egyptians wore it, after the ban it kind of just faded as an old-timey thing (like how top hats or fedoras did in other countries). Though it's a common souvenir or fun/cultural item here in Egypt :)
Fedoras made a comeback. :)
An infamous one, but a comeback nonetheless
Yeah, I found it hard to believe that the fez is banned but the shop still stands. Sometimes the Business Insider either misinterprets or bald face lies in these stories 🤣
Y'all should encourage this tradition again. Wear it during convocation or something
@@secularsekai8910 They might be Giants
@@lbe yeah whatever you say pink...
This man is not a Fez maker. He’s a Fez dispenser.
I see you have a great sense of humour, which is truly under rated in the current audience
Thanks! 😂 I needed a laugh! 👍
Lmao 💀
You can tell he's a master of his craft. No wasted movements, he knows technique and temperature after many years . The machinery is also impressive .
He genuinely seems like he couln't be happier with what he's doing. Look at that big adorable smile!
I speak Arabic, what he says is actually much funnier and lovely than the subtitles which try to make it convenient to the watcher.
@@avosadakian8636 whats he saying then?
@@avosadakian8636 genuinely never met/seen a funny Arab...
@@wessley4606 are we really that boring (;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)
@@janakhaled2175 ones I have met have all been very stern and serious, I always shop in ethnic food shops... all grumpy, especially the butchers 😂
He should try selling his fez hats on websites like Etsy. I am pretty sure a talented and deeply-rooted craftsman like him would get orders by the thousands!
That's a great idea!
That would cause a problem of more demand then supply
His are custom made for each person, not the mass produce copies from China.
@@self-promoterremover5611 That's a good problem to have. Life is full of problems and if I had a choice, I'd rather be burdened by good problems instead of bad ones.
I would love to buy an authentic fez online.
I may be a non-Muslim Asian, but I really admire this man’s dedication towards his craft and the history behind it. Now I want one for some reason. I’m definitely seeking this shop out if I ever go to Egypt, hopefully when he’s still alive.
I’m native Arabic speaker, watching him talk without reading the subtitles is so heart warming. Not to mention his smile and pride. Bless him.
"water, fire, electricity"
this man is an elemental magician
Jesus Christ is Lord. Please take your salvation seriously. It is all True.
@@jamesmayle3787 No, I prefer Satan. He's hotter.
@@jamesmayle3787 you will die alone, your saviour is a false.
@@HarshDude126 litterally.
The fez originated in Morocco🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦 and spread during the era of the Ottoman Empire in the nineteenth century. In European languages, it is called “FEZ”, which means the city of Fez, one of the cities of Morocco, and was widely used by the peoples of North Africa, Egypt, Turkey and the Levant. In the memoirs of the French diplomat, Louis Cheney, dating back to 1775, he wrote that the French imitate the Turks in naming the fez “Fez”, and that the Turks named it that because they used to import it from Fez. He also described Tunisia's attempts to imitate the people of Fez and that they did not reach the mastery of its people, and that French factories, in turn, are trying to compete with the people of Fez. Fes is of Moroccan origin✔✔✔
25 years ago Nasser Abd El-Baset made a custom fez for me when I was in Cairo. It has survived a house fire and is still treasured.
I'm in Cairo, may I ask you where he is located ?
@@Idleo Old Cairo street of al-Ghoureya,
Hi friend. I’m trying to find the shop on Google maps but I find it hard. Would you be kind and help me with the exact GPS location please?
The FEZ originated in Morocco 🇲🇦 from our city FEZ. When the Ottomans conquered the Arab world with the exception of the Moroccan empire, they were inspired by many Moroccan traditions and adopted the FEZ hat.
Indeed
Fez originally comes from Greece
@@hsbicer4339 nop fez originally came from Mars
Stop lying about history children of french legionaries During the Saadi dynasty (1554-1636AD), the kaftan may have been introduced by the Saadi King Abd al-Malik who had spent most of his life in the Ottoman Empire and ruled Morocco as a vassal of the Ottomans. [13][14][15][16]
Morocco we colonised in 1576 😂😂😂😂😂
I am so confused...why would countries BAN a traditional hat? This is such a great cultural artifact.
They thought they wanted to be modern. Why did the US go through urban redevelopment? Progress makes great strides, but mistakes as well
To avoid Islamization, the Muslims after the fall of the Ottoman empire resisted heavily against secularisation that was imported by the British and French, response? Ban cultural traditions to push people away from their past. Turkey did this too.
Well... Some cultural things are also related to other aspects such as politics or religion. After the fall of Ottoman Empire, Turkey was founded and first president Mustafa Kemal Atatürk wanted to modernize the country. He made great changes in some important things, for example: alphabetical letters. We were using arabics in Ottoman Empire and it was a hard Alphabet to learn compared to Latin alphabet like how westerns used. So he changed it to that. Another big change was democracy, Turkey is a Republic which something so much different comapred to Ottoman empire who was led by a family for centuries and religiones leaders were had a big say in governing decisions for later few hundered years. Some of the old fashioned people didnt like these changes and continued wearing old style hats, clothes and getting into groups that oppose these changes. At a time where huges changes are under going in a newborn developing country it is hard to take most optimal solutions. The quickest and sure way of changing things was to ban the old styles and promote the new styles basically. Many similiar clothings was also banned but today most of them has their ban lifted. At that time we needed to take the good parts of the modern world as quickly as possible to have a future. So some sacrifices are made. Sorry for my inadequate English. I hope you didn't had much hard time while reading this. I might be wrong in some parts, I am not a historian nor a politician. I wanted to share my knowledge about this subject which I thing (and remember) as a truth. Because I also had asked a similiar question to my history teacher and he answered in a similiar way to mine but it was way before, I dont remember it that well.
@@BigDeugan Thank you for your input, this is indeed a very long discussion, I agree with some points here and also disagree, than you again for your imput :)
@@BigDeugan It's not like it's a Turk style tradition or fashion, it's not so we don't care. European hat or Arabic hat doesn't matter to us. Those who are still attached to fez in turkey are just pure ignorant, they don't even know that Fez was also a forced fashion because one sultan loved that arabic/greek style. At the end fez didn't even last a century..(only from 1800to1900) Ottoman empire lasted 620++ years since 1300 so....
I love how happy he looks at the end holding his hat
I bet he was so proud when he made his first hat. And he will feel the same when making his last.
The best part of this is that the business won't end with him. I've seen so many stories of businesses that have been going on for generations, but then go out when the last owner dies. The fact that he has his son to inherit the business, ensuring it will at least make a good few more decades, is amazing.
Well, we can't blame a son for not wanting to keep an obsolete product going on that will give him less benefits than any other job. It's cool that they continue, but we shouldn't blame they if they do not.
@@elickson7340 I wasn't condemning anyone for not wanting to inherit the business, I was applauding the son for wanting to.
Jesus Christ is Lord. Please take your salvation seriously. It is all True.
Yeah but that means his son is kinda pressured to take over. Notice how you don't hear him in the video?
@@Beyllion That's a cultural thing. The father speaks for his family. The owner speaks for his shop. The Imam speaks for his community. The Sultan speaks for his kingdom. It's the Arabic way.
What an amazing artist! How do we bring this amazing tradition back? These are beautiful pieces… regardless!
Love ppl that are so passionate about preserving old values. Never forget!
So nice to see how proud he is of his son keeping the tradition going
He even gave all the credits to him so that by the time hes gone, people would already knows his name and he could sustain the business.. such a great dad to pass on the legacy like that.
mashALLAH
He is a true craftsman. It is interesting to watch him do his job.
🤩 ⚜️ ⚜️ ⚜️ ⚜️ ⚜️ 👌
@@claudiaionescu1661 fact
Make a thousand more... guarantee they sell
A true master of his craft.
What if 1 year after his death, his son changed mind and decided to stop carrying the legacy?
I wanna give this man the support he and his team deserves
He still holds happiness and pride for his work over years of controversy.
His smile is precious, he has such a calming energy about him
You are nuits
Which is almost ironic considering the fez is red to symbolize Christians' blood
@@c.odubhlaoich2948 Egyptian Christians wore fez hats too go do ur research.
The way his eyes lights up when he talks about what he's doing really shows the passion he has for it. That's a really beautiful thing to witness.
I feel you there :)
i want to give this man a hug, he is so wholesome
The smile on his face and the pride in his words did it for me🙌
Fezzes are cool. My friend brought me back one from Turkey.
He is so talented it’s hypnotic watching him so effortlessly dance around the shop doing such intricate work 🥰
Yeah it is. Not
The fez originated in Morocco🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦 and spread during the era of the Ottoman Empire in the nineteenth century. In European languages, it is called “FEZ”, which means the city of Fez, one of the cities of Morocco, and was widely used by the peoples of North Africa, Egypt, Turkey and the Levant. In the memoirs of the French diplomat, Louis Cheney, dating back to 1775, he wrote that the French imitate the Turks in naming the fez “Fez”, and that the Turks named it that because they used to import it from Fez. He also described Tunisia's attempts to imitate the people of Fez and that they did not reach the mastery of its people, and that French factories, in turn, are trying to compete with the people of Fez. Fes is of Moroccan origin✔✔✔
In my opinion one of the best “still standing” episodes ive seen. Very well made. It balanced, commentary, subject focus, interview, and actual craft making extremely well.
yep almost like a tutorial
And I loved the way the man spoke.
I wanted a fez and after reading about Nassars shop on the internet I went looking for him when I ended up in Cairo in 2019. I only had a newspaper cutting picture on a website. I asked around the huge bazaar called “khan al Khalili” and went from one person to another, shop to shop until finally someone pointed out his shop. I found it in a little alley and his son was there whom I didn’t recognise. The picture on the internet was of a small boy working with his dad. The young man said, “this boy in the picture is me. This picture was taken years ago” I was so happy to be there. He measured me up as in the video, he had a pre made hat that he pulled down and tried on my head. It was a tad too big. He started to sew it at the edge to make it fit. After. Few tried it fitted beautifully and I love it so much. You can see me wearing it in my profile Pocture . A genuine (not cheap tourist) Taraboosh as they call it. I pray Allah ﷻ gives them success and the tradition is kept alive.
Fez is refered to Fez city in Morocco where it was made for the first time. The name Fez include without any doubt for everyone the name where the artifact was made. This is history not an opinion .
Fez is an original Morrocan object.
😂😂😂😂
not a single time he said the world fes he is just calling it tarboush get a life
The smile of his face and on face of client on last scene, shows the the effort of his craftsmanship & happiness of client. The glow in his eyes when he says the decision by his son to carry his legacy as it is his badge of honor is what a father seeks from son.
7:03 That last scene is beautiful. It embodies one aspect of human love and respect.
A red fez is an anti Christian symbol
@@ChewyChicken589 all fezes are red.. what r u talking abt, there was a time when everyone regardless of religion wore fezes too lmao
@@alaaehab8224 It signifies when the Moors dipped their hats in Christian blood
@@ChewyChicken589 that's actually propaganda. It's called a fez bc the dye that's used to give it the red colour originated from there in the maghreb, that is proven later when the fezes the ottomans wore were ordered from Tunisia, which is also a country in the maghreb, where the plant the dye is made from is. Historically there also have been christians and jews who wore the fez, which completely refutes ur claim. So don't spread islamophobic propaganda by accusing the people who still wear the fez (which are muslims and people living in the maghreb) of anti-Christianity
@@alaaehab8224 yo that’s actually extremely interesting man!
The Fassi fez is Moroccan 🇲🇦 and its origin is from Fez, Morocco 🇲🇦, and there are still many Moroccan artisans who make this fez on a daily basis, and even Turkish historians say that they took this fez from the Moroccans and they liked it and all the Turks began to wear it, and in Morocco, we say to the Tarbouch in Arabic, Tarbouch El Fassi, in English "Fez"
I admire his craftsmanship and dedication. He seems genuinely happy with a big smile. I hope Egypt can preserve this craft.
The type of show I wish they showed in schools...not just any history but traditions and importance of preserving a culture 👍
I agree
How many chapter do you want more??
preserving a culture of bloodshed and war? now I'm assuming you hate America for those things right?
@@bounty7211 No one mentioned bloodshed and war though. Every culture has it's merits and downsides, we should work on preserving the merits of our culture.
@@bounty7211 what culture has not had bloodshed?
"It's a Fez. I wear a Fez now. Fezes are cool."
- The Doctor
Always have been cool. To be honest
Exactly!
I liked Matt Smith. Now we have something that only rhymes with Fez.☹
@@gregsmith5695 there are lots of words in French that rhyme with fez but the only one in English I can think of is 'Says' but that depends on your accent and pronunciation I suppose...
@@saral9817 I looked at your channel before I responded. You seem like a nice kid. 👍😁.
Yes it depends on ones accent.
Clara: "Someday, can you just walk past a Fez?"
Doctor: "Never gonna happen."
We no longer find people who make these in all of MENA. It's truly amazing to see one shop in the entire region that make it. The only other way is to get hands on the antique. The longer maroon fez was worn till early 20th century which is even more rare to find now.
For anyone in Egypt or going there he is situated in Al Ghoureya in Al Azhar and you can get a fez for 10-250 Egyptian Pounds ($0.64-$16) depending on the type of fez and material used.
Thank you very much. I wish there was a way of ordering his fez, i would like to own one as a beautiful example of the craft......
$3.19 for a hand made felt hat, I bet young Nasser ups the prices when he starts selling online.
@@starofdavid9919 if they are online, it would be awesome to get their tools scanned and new ones made, if only for antopological archives.
That's not my style of hat but certainly worthwhile and much more money.
reading naguib mahfouz's palace walk and it's cool to see the same places as well as fez's mentioned in the book
wow thank you
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Am definitely stealing this, you are genius 💯
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It's a shame that such a defining piece of culture could disappear. Has nobody learn anything from Doctor Who? Fezzes ARE cool!!!
How interesting and how beautiful. And how very lovely that his son is continuing this tradition. Wonderful wonderful just beautiful
This makes me sad. I hope it continues. I love seeing traditional crafts from all over the world. Just the history and the amount of effort to produce is amazing. When I see the titles that say one of the last, it always makes me sad. I understand that modern times calls for new innovations but we don't have to sacrifice all the traditions of the past either. Without our history and traditions we are like a tree without roots. It keeps us humble and connected.
It's Moroccan hat form fez city , we still produce it and wear it
@@davidberrada5993 well it does specify that he is one of the last fez makers _in Cairo_
@@DrPonner yes but what I said is that we still produce it in Morocco that means it's not going to extinct 😂😂👍
@@davidberrada5993 inshALLAH it will not be extinct
@@ntyrprblm6254 yes inchaallah , in Morocco we have a lot of shops selling it and making it , we loveit it represent the Moroccan culture and it's one of the symbols of the Moroccan clothes we are proud that we invented this beautiful hat walhamdulilah 👍
He seems like a genuinely sweet man. So proud of his son. That made me smile. I hope god blesses him obnoxiously.
He won't feel tired doing a day's work. His passion for his craft is inspiring.
I love seeing people keeping a traditional hand crafted product and alive and passing down the knowledge. The fact he is using equipment that is a part of history and still functions as well as being beautifully crafted.
I loved when he says it's not the oldest thing i have in the shop is the oldest thing in the country 600+ years ... From 1400
@@medalami2998 you took that really seriously....you must be fun at parties
I love these old-timey tradition stories.
Me too.
too bad they got shut down
Did I hear that his forms are 600 years old? Now, that's living history!
probably bullshit, fez came to Ottomans in 19th century
@@alperisler89 similar hats date back to 1500 at the very least and can be seen in medieval European paintings.
@@alperisler89 it's been debated that th fez origins came from Balkans and also Greeks, and with that, the Byzantines, before the Ottomans modified it.
So technically, yes it's plausible that it's crafting techniques are possibly hundreds of years old.
@@alperisler89 "came to them in the 19th century" so it was somewhere else earlier? So you're saying it could be older than the 19th century. Interesting.
well the bu"""""it i see here is from kemalists sayin the fez came to the ottomans in the 19th century LOL😂
Thank you guys so much for making this video. I’m a Turk and I didn’t know there was a man still making fes. The last time I saw a man wearing one was an old guy in my neighborhood when I was a child.
It's beautiful to see craftsmanship, pride and the continuation of a rich legacy! Great video!
If I were to visit Egypt, I'd love to visit this shop and get my own handmade fez
Same. Can a girl get them
Same here.
Man...I was in Egypt in 2019 and if I had have known...would have loved to get a fez!
@@gsiya4023 Obviously, though it's more of a hat for men, if you wore it it would be like wearing a top hat.
I have a fez that my father bought in Morocco in 1962. As kids we played with it. Now the tassels are gone, but it’s still a neat thing to have.
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For anyone who is interested:
Osman I founded the Ottoman dynasty in 1299 after being one of the many people in service of the Rum Seljuks
Muhammad Ali was an Albanian military commander who was able to wrestle Egypt off of Napoleonic control and established his own personal empire as an Ottoman vassal, his descendants were the monarchs of Egypt until 1952
The smiles captured in this clip are so sincere and genuine that they become infectious - I smile as I compose this missive.
His voice and pronouncation is very calming and lovely. I hope he can narrate National Geography documentaries.
He should change to classical Arabic and not the dialect
Some 35 years ago, I bought a Fez from Nasser on a New Delhi-Cairo-New York journey. I wore that and a galabaya and my relatives at the airport couldn't recognise me even when I stood near them! I still have the fez and will treasure it as a symbol of a vanishing craft and a proud tradition.
Where is the shop located?
@@imranc1919 Oh I don't remember. It was in a crowded market.
The fez originated in Morocco🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦 and spread during the era of the Ottoman Empire in the nineteenth century. In European languages, it is called “FEZ”, which means the city of Fez, one of the cities of Morocco, and was widely used by the peoples of North Africa, Egypt, Turkey and the Levant. In the memoirs of the French diplomat, Louis Cheney, dating back to 1775, he wrote that the French imitate the Turks in naming the fez “Fez”, and that the Turks named it that because they used to import it from Fez. He also described Tunisia's attempts to imitate the people of Fez and that they did not reach the mastery of its people, and that French factories, in turn, are trying to compete with the people of Fez. Fes is of Moroccan origin✔✔✔
This is a terrific story! An amazing guy, an excellent craftsman, and a great spokesman, I'm so glad I got to meet Nasser the Fez-maker. Thanks for posting this. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 (Just like @Christopher Lee , now I want a fez too! 😁)
Governments should help these cultural businesses survive
You guys should visit street of Al-Moa'z and the areas around, there are plenty of people like him in different handmade works, they're all beautifully designed and made that modern day can't compete at all! These professions need to be protected and these people need to be appreciated and regarded as one of the most important heritage of the country! Hope they stay safe and healthy
Where his shop located at cairo?
@@jajahalim3983 it's in street of Al-Moa'z (aka Al-Moez), El-Ghouria at El-darb Al-ahmar
You can find another beautiful handmade old crafts and shops in that street, you'll enjoy!
@@tt7762 aww thankyou for sharing. Will looking forward to search this shop soon 😍
@@tt7762 much thanks for your info TT
Nothing as wonderful as a craftsmen that takes pride in their craft!
@@amardevprasad7146 When I was a Boy I learnt F is for F@@K.That would have been in the 1990's. According to my father, my 1st word was F@@k & he said my mah lied or deluded her self about that mummy nonsense.
I never called her mum in my life & I know that. Even my earliest even till this day its a mar/mah/mother.
I probably leant the English alphabet with slurs & curse words along with cockney slang from my grand father.
Keepers of the flames of history are living treasure. I will never see Egypt or buy this mans art but I wish him and his son all the good fortune the world has to offer
What a quirky little fellow. Interesting story. His pride in his work and his devotion are admirable.
him saying his sons work is his badge of honor😭 ❤️🇪🇬
I was touched by all of the endearing comments about his having a website, but that's probably not practical for him. He customizes each fez to each head--can't do that online w/the same love and attention to detail. Plus he's already rich because he loves his work so much! What a privilege to see such a great craftsman still plying his trade.
I guess that means we have to book a trip to beautiful Egypt.
@@Joel-bh5xd yup but I'm broke 😢
Now I have to go to Cairo so I can buy a fez from this delightful gentleman.
I love watching classically handmade items being done. It's so satisfying and strikes a chord in my heart seeing the mastery and artistry that a person must have to be able to create things like this so precisely. I love watching shoe cobbler videos for the same reason
I'm smiling ear to ear watching this. He is so passionate about his craft, the way he speaks about it and just his smile it warms my heart. All the best to him and his family, hope the fez never disappears.
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The fez originated in Morocco🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦 and spread during the era of the Ottoman Empire in the nineteenth century. In European languages, it is called “FEZ”, which means the city of Fez, one of the cities of Morocco, and was widely used by the peoples of North Africa, Egypt, Turkey and the Levant. In the memoirs of the French diplomat, Louis Cheney, dating back to 1775, he wrote that the French imitate the Turks in naming the fez “Fez”, and that the Turks named it that because they used to import it from Fez. He also described Tunisia's attempts to imitate the people of Fez and that they did not reach the mastery of its people, and that French factories, in turn, are trying to compete with the people of Fez. Fes is of Moroccan origin✔✔✔
The names he gave out of the hat sizes were people who also went into making slaves due to invasions and raids. The islamic tradition has alot of recordings of invasions though they translate the words in english differently for the western readers. The Arab slave trade was most active in West Asia, North Africa, and Southeast Africa. Islamic black slaver history has been silent for centuries-old and is still deafening to this day. The Ottoman slave trade was very horrible yet to this day there are the brick kiln slaves of Pakistan
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Fez is Moroccan... we always wear it in moroccan event specially and it's one of our traditional clothes made in Fez city
I love seeing people who are true Craftsmen keeping their Craft alive and furthering it through the next generation. This man and his son are creating something beautifully historic. Congratulations to his son on wanting to keep the tradition alive. Well done!❤
Let it die
The fez originated in Morocco🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦 and spread during the era of the Ottoman Empire in the nineteenth century. In European languages, it is called “FEZ”, which means the city of Fez, one of the cities of Morocco, and was widely used by the peoples of North Africa, Egypt, Turkey and the Levant. In the memoirs of the French diplomat, Louis Cheney, dating back to 1775, he wrote that the French imitate the Turks in naming the fez “Fez”, and that the Turks named it that because they used to import it from Fez. He also described Tunisia's attempts to imitate the people of Fez and that they did not reach the mastery of its people, and that French factories, in turn, are trying to compete with the people of Fez. Fes is of Moroccan origin✔✔✔
His face is beaming with pride when he describes his work. That is someone who clearly loves what he does.
I love watching experts work in their craft. In a day and age where “good enough” seems to be the norm, the pride in workmanship shines through so brightly.
I'm happy to see that this exists in Egypt. As a milliner who have made hats for celebrities in Europe and across the world, I use more modern machines. It's great seeing this in Egypt.
This makes me want to buy a custom fez just to support his shop
So do it.
I just love watching a craftsperson show off their skills. I've been binge watching this content all day.
Thank you very much for keeping the tradition alive.
There are some interesting and also humorous details in Nasser's speech and what he does that can not be translated to English unfortunately... but it suffices to say that this is truly a happy man with passion towards his craft and it shows in more than one way... it's unfortunate that such fine craftsmen barely even make a living in Egypt.
the speed he works is a really hint on how professional and dedicated he is. in addition, he is smiling the whole video, showing his passion on his craft. awesome!
Wow did you see how well the son sews? That's so fast and beautiful stitching! 👏 The dad is ofcourse very talented as well!
Blessings to him and his son. Love what you do.
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@@Nunya.Bidness sorry to hear that 😞 😔 we once had a tradition too
But its not "necessary" since our granddad died 😢 they dont do it anymore and my opinion of doing it doesn't matter to them
His smile is adorable, especially when talking about the pride he has in his son taking over the business. If they could sell online, people would pay a fortune to get one from him after this
so wholesome and the way he is so proud of his son. they should open an online store
Fezes have become a symbol of doctor who. If they open an online store, they'll be able to get nerd orders and money.
Praise to the last man that is still making this and give good luck so he can get more supplies and money
Fez are cool
Don't forget Grunkle Stan from Gravity Falls. 😁
One time I got a Fez but from Hot Topic.
Jealous of Business Insider reporters who get to travel and find these hidden gems.
Pretty sure they just contact a local reporter and get them to film the interviews.
Then they later edited at their main office. It would cost too much to fly someone over for such a small report.
@Elza Amir Fawzy So only Business Insider knows about these people? And only their camera crew is able to film them? O.k.
I'm annoyed they didn't even say what part of town he's in. I live in Cairo but how the hell am I meant to find him?
But its because its on the media that we got to see this. I was wondering if this fez had already gone out of circulation and noone in the world knew abt it anymore and voila my husband shares this video with us
Guys this Moroccan hat called Fez, ( city in Morocco) 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦, fez where the 1 university in the world been built. This is our signature Moroccan Fez hat. Fez is known for poetry, leather, art, zelize ceramic ..
Its adorable to see him working with that dedication and satisfaction