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Dirty Jobs

Bins of colored dyes.

 

"Dirty Jobs"
Location: Fes, Morocco
Date: February 2013
Photographer: Jynel Casey
Ohio State Affiliation: Staff
Home Country: United States
Category: Arts & Culture
Award: Best in Show
2022 International Photography Exhibition

Description: "Make sure to grab a sprig of mint to sniff before taking in the traditional tannery in Morocco. Methods of tanning remain virtually unchanged for centuries. The strong odor comes from pigeon poop and cow urine used to break down the kids. The leather is dried and dyed to eventually become one of many beautiful Moroccan leather goods."