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A day with the lacemakers of Lefkara

November 9, 2020

A Lefkara lacemaking workshop for beginners brings together history, artistry and a satisfying sense of community and achievement, Annette Chrysostomou discovered

Traditional lace making in Lekfara will never be what it once was, but that does not mean it’s dying.

An event I attended last week convinced me there is a future for this ancient craft, albeit very different from the traditional goal in the past of master lacemakers from the village competing with each other to sell their wares abroad.

 

Continue reading at source: Cyprus Mail