Phillip Heath stands in front of the forge during a meeting for the Blacksmiths' Guild of the Potomac at the Gulf Branch Nature Center in Arlington, VA on Nov. 07, 2025. Heath, a a member of the Guild since he moved to Virginia in the 1990s, is a fifth generation blacksmith specializing in intricate, large-scale iron pieces from thrones to lawn mowers in hopes of preserving the artistry behind metalworking.
Nazira Djor dons a toub, a traditional North African dress that has served as a symbol of status, protection and dignity for centuries.