Early Morning Marrakech Souk Leather Goods

Deep shadows cloak the lower section of a roadside fruit stand in Jemaa el-Fna, where stacks of supple leather bags and belts rest on rough wooden crates. A sharp rim of pale early summer light cuts across the top edges of the piled goods, highlighting the grain of the tan hides against the dark interior. Humid air hangs heavy, leaving a faint sheen on the smooth surfaces of the leather and the wet, dark stones of the street. Colorful plastic crates sit nearby, their bright hues muted by the low angle of the morning sun. The texture of the worn leather contrasts with the rough, damp wood beneath it, while one drop of water rests on the edge of a hanging strap.