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A family in Ilva Mică revives a traditional craft, creating handmade leather products while adapting to modern challenges. With European funding, they have expanded their business and now receive international orders. George Sîrb continues the legacy of his father, who learned from Jewish craftsmen, despite facing setbacks after the Revolution. Their workshop, supported by a €70,000 investment, produces traditional belts and harnesses, catering to both local and foreign markets.