Wassim feels like he was born to do this job and finds joy in transforming the hard and gnarled olive wood into fine objects. He thrives through the unspoken complicity that exists between every artisan and olive wood. Wassim perceives this precious material as the essence of the land of his family and ancestors and as an important part of his identity. Just like he learned from past generations of artisans he looks forward to passing on this knowledge to future generations.