About the traditional industry in the cities of Mekness and Al-Hajab

The city of Meknes , which was a military capital under the reign of Sultan Mawlai Ismail , was famous for the manufacture of weapons , which contributed to the development of the character of blacksmith art and iron inlaid with silver or what is called the “Damascene Art” which spread throughout the Jewish community , in addition to its geographical location adjacent to the Mediterranean Atlas , led it to take the lead in the manufacture of wood engraving of all kinds , and was also famous for other handicrafts such as leather , gypsum , glazing , porcelain and textiles .