The Statos Agios Photios Rural Festival
Published 23rd of September, 2018
Woodcraft
There's some nice handiwork here.
Basket Weaving
the lady on the left was making baskets as we walked around. Unfortunately, she stopped just as I got the camera out, but she looked pleased to see our interest. Her baskets were proving popular too.
Cheese?
I'm not sure what this was. Looking at an online brochure, they may have been selling Anari, which is a local Cypriot cheese. I should stress that I am not an expert in local Cypriot produce. I am using the brochure and google as a guide. If I am wrong, please feel free to correct me.
Another Basket Weaver
This lady was making another type of basket, while a friend of hers looked on. I am curious to know what has caught the eye of the ladies sat behind them though?
Another Cypriot Custom
I think this lady might be making Trachana, or cracked wheat. I could easily be wrong though.
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