The thread that cannot be cut: a family history book that crosses oceans

Every family is a loom. And every thread is a life that intertwines with others, crossing seas, generations and memories.

From the ancient city of Hama in Syria to the warm lands of Tucumán and Buenos Aires, this family—guided by love and strength—wove a story that lives on today. El hilo que no se corta (The Thread That Cannot Be Cut) is not just a book: it is a celebration of memory, a way of honouring those who came from so far away and put down strong roots in this land.

The story begins with Salim and Nezha, who were the foundation of everything that would come later. Amidst the aromas of the looms of Hama and the voices of the seven children they raised, a legacy of work, faith and unity was forged. In the mid-20th century, the children embarked on a journey that would forever change the family's destiny: they crossed the ocean to Argentina, seeking peace, opportunities and a future.

There, in Tucumán, Buenos Aires and Lules, they rebuilt their lives. They founded textile companies, formed families, built houses where there was never a shortage of bread, coffee or shared laughter. In every corner, they preserved their Syrian customs, their language, their flavours and their sense of community.

At The Album, we accompanied the family in the process of weaving that story back together, creating a book of family history. We worked together on writing the narrative, selecting and restoring photographs, and conducting historical research that allowed us to contextualise life in Syria and the early years in Argentina. Every detail—a date, a letter, a sepia-toned image—was treated with the same care with which a cherished memory is kept.

We are thrilled to be part of these projects where time seems to stand still, where every conversation opens up new memories and every photo finds its place in a larger story.

At every stage, we worked side by side with the family, listening, asking questions, and reconstructing the threads of a life together. Because we believe that telling the family story is not just about looking back: it is also about leaving a mark for those who will come after us.

Today, copies of this book are in the hands of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

And with each reading, the story comes back to life. Thus, the tapestry continues to grow, keeping alive that thread that—no matter how many years pass or how many generations change—is never broken.