Leather Belts Overhead in Autumn Tea Hall

Soft overcast light fills the high-ceilinged tea-processing hall near Riffa, casting even illumination across rows of aged machinery. Thick leather drive belts hang from overhead shafts, their surfaces worn smooth by decades of friction and dust. The air hangs heavy with autumn, suggested by the muted golden-brown tones of the wood and the fine layer of dried tea dust settling on every surface. Symmetrical rows of metal pulleys align perfectly, creating a rhythmic pattern that pulls attention deep into the room. Lamplight pools in the shadowed corners, highlighting the texture of the leather against the darkened beams. The floor reflects a faint, dusty sheen where the light meets the grit. One belt edge catches the dim glow, revealing a hairline crack in the worn leather.