In a small workshop in Istanbul’s historical Tophane district, it feels as if time has stopped. Ismail, a master of wood, has been turning every piece of timber into a story for 65 years. He once crafted legs for tables and chairs, and today, he transforms discarded branches and scraps of wood into toys. For him, this is not just work — it is freedom, love and a way to help others. Wood that would have ended up as waste gains new life in his hands — and in children’s hands, it becomes a source of joy that makes them smile.
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