Fitiotiko Lace is a piece of fabric weaved by hand and embroider by hand. Its original use was for decoration purposes. It is completely handmade and the patterns used are very characteristic of the specific area of Paphos. The textile is used to decorate the houses and to decorate clothing.
All traditional uniforms from Paphos area have Fitiotiko lace as decoration.
The method used to embroider survived to day and is thought at special classes from Cyprus handicraft organisation. The area where the lace originates has a museum dedicated to the patterns of the lace and the history.
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Titlu: Fitiotiko lace
Categorie: Textile
Tara: Cyprus
Furnizat de: OPEI
Sursa: https://www.fitivillage.com/museums.html
Descriere:
Fitiotiko Lace is a piece of fabric weaved by hand and embroider by hand. Its original use was for decoration purposes. It is completely handmade and the patterns used are very characteristic of the specific area of Paphos. The textile is used to decorate the houses and to decorate clothing.
All traditional uniforms from Paphos area have Fitiotiko lace as decoration.
The method used to embroider survived to day and is thought at special classes from Cyprus handicraft organisation. The area where the lace originates has a museum dedicated to the patterns of the lace and the history.
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https://www.fitivillage.com/museums.html
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