It's quite noisy in ENZIs workshops, with the cobblers tapping and beating the leather to get it into the right shape and to fix it firmly in place. Meanwhile, the quiet detailed work is done by the seamstresses and tailors, who assemble the individual components precisely.
Jawad Braye learned the craftsmanship in London and shared his knowledge with the people of Addis Ababa.
The production of a single handcrafted shoe requires 6 to 7 hours of work. An effort that the team around Jawad Braye is willing to take on, because the result is not only beautiful to look at, but also authentic and durable.