Whittling Knives Canvas Roll Library Table

Soft, diffused light from an overcast midday sky fills the dusty library room in Tlemcen, casting quiet shadows along the pale walls. Directly above, a worn canvas roll lies open on a weathered wooden table, revealing a set of whittling knives with dark, polished handles and steel blades. The table surface bears the texture of age, covered in fine, dry dust that catches the gentle illumination. Early summer heat seems absent, replaced by the cool stillness of the interior space. The knives rest in individual slots, their metal surfaces reflecting the muted ambient glow. A small pile of wood shavings sits near the roll's edge, hinting at recent use before the quiet pause.