23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The Potter’s Family

In the village of Geris, Menoufia, a family continues the ancient Egyptian craft of pottery-making using traditional methods passed down through generations. While the adults shape the clay, a young boy plays nearby — a quiet contrast between innocence and labor, heritage and play.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2022
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Geris, Egypt
Copyright: © Mohammed Gharib