The mannequin makers of Qalyubia

Mannequin-making workshops in Qalyubia’s Kharqania Villages struggle to compete with cheaper imports, according to a new episode of Mada Masr’s Beyond the Factory series. The young workers use basic materials to mold and shape the mannequins by hand, offering higher quality than cheaper versions imported from China. “Imported mannequins hinder our work, and the materials we use are expensive,” says workshop owner Youssef Al Soury.