Syrian craftsman strives to keep pottery tradition alive amid war

HOMS, Syria - After the war in the Syrian northern city of Aleppo broke out, Zakaraia Qarkoush, carrying his pottery tools, escaped to the central city of Homs.

Before the war, there were 13 pottery factories in Aleppo. However, the raging war has destroyed the factories and displaced the people.

Qarkoush, who learned craft from his father and grandfather, sought refuge seven years ago in Homs, where the situation was relatively safer.