Jihad Samia – The Wood Monk
High in the mountains of North Lebanon, in the stone village of Douma, lives Jihad Samia, a craftsman whose life is shaped by wood, patience, and tradition. He built his own house and you can see the different stages of the constructions inside, slightly removed from the village, where time moves slowly and everything follows the quiet rhythm of the mountains. In the mornings, he still warms his coffee on a wood stove. Around him, every object reflects the same philosophy: authenticity, simplicity, and respect for the material. His story with wood began...
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