In his workshop in a central Cairo bazaar, Ahmed Othman weaves golden threads through black fabric, creating Koranic verses, a century after his grandfather's work adorned the Kaaba in Mecca's Grand Mosque. "We had the honour to produce the kiswa for Kaaba for three consecutive years: 1924, 1925 and 1926. And today, I am trying to continue the career", says Othman, whose family's creations used to be sent via royal procession to the holy site in Mecca towards which Muslims pray. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES