Horology
Mr
Yousouf Ally Moosujee, 60 years old, is the second generation of
horologists in his family where the knowledge is transmitted from father
to son. Originating from Port-Louis, he began his apprenticeship at the
age of 11 years old and perpetuates his craft in his 8 meters square
workshop.
© Tristan Chaillet
Piano Restorer
Mr
Clive J. Toolsy, 75 years old has been a tuner and piano restorer for
45 years. This inhabitant of Curepipe, Mauritius is one of the few and
perhaps even the only person with this kind of skills nowadays on the
island. The new generation being not really motivated by this
profession, his valuable knowledge may disappear with him.
© Tristan Chaillet
Artisan-Potter
Mr
Pardooman Jeenbun, on the photo, is from "Triolet", Mauritius. This
artisan-potter worked for Mr Ragoobar, 88 years old, who began this
activity more than 70 years ago
© Tristan Chaillet
Bookbinding
Mr
André Mercier, 67 years old, learned the art of bookbinding from his
father who was himself a bookbinder. This inhabitant of "Le Hochet",
Mauritius devoted 50 years of his life to this profession including 30
years spent at the "Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute" (MSIRI)
and 10 years at the National Archives
© Tristan Chaillet
Charcoal Maker
Mr
Antoine Jules, from "Case Noyale", Mauritius, learnt the traditional
methods of charcoal making from his father when he was 8 years old. 54
Years later, Antoine, who is today a seasoned charcoal maker, still
works very hard to support his family
© Tristan Chaillet
Hairdresser
Mr
Younus Gopaul began his career as a hairdresser at the age of in
“Mahebourg” - his native village in Mauritius. Now aged 85, Mr Gopaul is
still passionate about his profession and enjoys the company of his
regular and faithful customers
© Tristan Chaillet
Tinsmith
Mr
Harold Binot, 77 years old, from "Port-Louis", Mauritius is a tinsmith
dedicated to his profession and who uses a hand-built machine to work.
With 50 years’ experience, Harold has developed skills and techniques to
create different items and objects
© Tristan Chaillet
Labourer
Mr
Francois Cassambo, 64 years old, from "Petite- Rivière", Mauritius,
worked as labourer on a sugar cane plantation for more than 30 years
addressing various tasks but mainly as a cane cutter.
© Tristan Chaillet
Hand made stone mortars
Mr
Georges Garnett is well known in "Cité Richelieu", Mauritius for his
hand-made stone mortars. Now aged 77 years old, Georges still works in
the traditional way.
© Tristan Chaillet
Broom-Maker
Mr
Aboo Tawleb Ruhomally from "Grand Bel Air", Mauritius, is a “Fatak”
broom-maker. These hand-made brooms are named after the plant commonly
used to make them. Aged of 56 years old, Aboo Tawleb is a hard worker
who makes between 60 and 75 brooms per day
© Tristan Chaillet
Horology
Mr
Yousouf Ally Moosujee, 60 years old, is the second generation of
horologists in his family where the knowledge is transmitted from father
to son. Originating from Port-Louis, he began his apprenticeship at the
age of 11 years old and perpetuates his craft in his 8 meters square
workshop.
© Tristan Chaillet
Piano Restorer
Mr
Clive J. Toolsy, 75 years old has been a tuner and piano restorer for
45 years. This inhabitant of Curepipe, Mauritius is one of the few and
perhaps even the only person with this kind of skills nowadays on the
island. The new generation being not really motivated by this
profession, his valuable knowledge may disappear with him.
© Tristan Chaillet
Artisan-Potter
Mr
Pardooman Jeenbun, on the photo, is from "Triolet", Mauritius. This
artisan-potter worked for Mr Ragoobar, 88 years old, who began this
activity more than 70 years ago
© Tristan Chaillet
Bookbinding
Mr
André Mercier, 67 years old, learned the art of bookbinding from his
father who was himself a bookbinder. This inhabitant of "Le Hochet",
Mauritius devoted 50 years of his life to this profession including 30
years spent at the "Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute" (MSIRI)
and 10 years at the National Archives
© Tristan Chaillet
Charcoal Maker
Mr
Antoine Jules, from "Case Noyale", Mauritius, learnt the traditional
methods of charcoal making from his father when he was 8 years old. 54
Years later, Antoine, who is today a seasoned charcoal maker, still
works very hard to support his family
© Tristan Chaillet
Hairdresser
Mr
Younus Gopaul began his career as a hairdresser at the age of in
“Mahebourg” - his native village in Mauritius. Now aged 85, Mr Gopaul is
still passionate about his profession and enjoys the company of his
regular and faithful customers
© Tristan Chaillet
Tinsmith
Mr
Harold Binot, 77 years old, from "Port-Louis", Mauritius is a tinsmith
dedicated to his profession and who uses a hand-built machine to work.
With 50 years’ experience, Harold has developed skills and techniques to
create different items and objects
© Tristan Chaillet
Labourer
Mr
Francois Cassambo, 64 years old, from "Petite- Rivière", Mauritius,
worked as labourer on a sugar cane plantation for more than 30 years
addressing various tasks but mainly as a cane cutter.
© Tristan Chaillet
Hand made stone mortars
Mr
Georges Garnett is well known in "Cité Richelieu", Mauritius for his
hand-made stone mortars. Now aged 77 years old, Georges still works in
the traditional way.
© Tristan Chaillet
Broom-Maker
Mr
Aboo Tawleb Ruhomally from "Grand Bel Air", Mauritius, is a “Fatak”
broom-maker. These hand-made brooms are named after the plant commonly
used to make them. Aged of 56 years old, Aboo Tawleb is a hard worker
who makes between 60 and 75 brooms per day
© Tristan Chaillet