Once a textile powerhouse, Syria is betting on an industrial comeback
- For decades, Aleppo and Damascus were synonymous with fine fabric.
- The mills of northern Syria produced garments that reached Arab and European markets, and Damascus textiles carried enough prestige to be used at royal occasions, among them the wedding gown of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
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- For decades, Aleppo and Damascus were synonymous with fine fabric.
- The mills of northern Syria produced garments that reached Arab and European markets, and Damascus textiles carried enough prestige to be used at royal occasions, among them the wedding gown of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
Sources: Euronews