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The old cobbler

“His hands carry the memory of a thousand steps. Every stitch, a story. Every shoe, a journey. Time may wrinkle the skin, but not the soul.” “On my wandering through the old bazaar, I found moments that were not just seen, but felt — quiet, ordinary, and beautifully human.”

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Date Taken: 08.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Rasht, Iran
Copyright: © Faezeh Manouchehri