The Risks Of Keeping The World’s Oldest Leather Tannery Alive | Still Standing | Business Insider

Tanners at the Chouara Tannery have been transforming animal hides into leather since the 11th century. The tanning process has gone unchanged since then, but it relies on heavy chemicals that threaten the health of workers. Some say they are not willing to take that risk. We traveled to the world’s oldest leather tannery in Fez, Morocco, to find out how this ancient craft is still standing. MORE STILL STANDING VIDEOS: Meet One Of The Last Masters Keeping Korea’s Ancient Onggi Tradition Alive | Still Standing Why Only 1% Of Japan’s Soy Sauce Is Made This Way | Still Standing Egypt’s Stone Carvers Keep Their Ancestors’ Traditions Alive | Still Standing ------------------------------------------------------ #Morocco #StillStanding #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: The Risks Of Keeping The World’s Oldest Leather Tannery Alive | Still Standing | Business Insider