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Canvas Print : Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt - 2
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Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt - 2
Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A femae child wearing what might once have been a pretty pink dress. It is now ragged and filthy Date: circa 1995
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Media ID 19535809
© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
Dirt Dirty Filth Filthy Heap Labor Labour Plastic Poor Poverty Recycle Recycling Refuse Rubbish Scavenger Scavenging Stench Stink Stinking Tips Trash Waste Worker Zebaleen
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the captivating story of Zabbaleen, the waste pickers of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt, into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the resilience and determination of children living and working in this unique community. The vibrant colors and textures of the canvas bring out the intricate details of this poignant scene, taken circa 1995. Add a touch of culture and history to your decor while supporting sustainable practices, as each print is produced using high-quality materials and ethical manufacturing processes.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the daily reality of childhood in the Mokattam community of Cairo, Egypt, where the Zabbaleen, or garbage collectors, have made their living for generations. The image shows two young children, a girl in a once-pink dress now ragged and filthy, and a boy, both intently sifting through the mountains of waste that form their playground and source of livelihood. The scene is one of stark contrasts - the vibrant colors of the children's clothing clash with the drab, gray backdrop of the rubbish heap, and the innocence of their youth is juxtaposed with the harsh realities of their environment. The air is thick with the acrid smell of burning plastic and the stench of decaying waste, while the sun casts an eerie glow over the scene. The Zabbaleen, who have long been the city's unofficial recyclers, sort and process the waste, salvaging valuable materials that can be sold for reuse. Despite the challenges they face, these children and their families have adapted to their circumstances, creating a community that is resilient and resourceful in the face of poverty and hardship.
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