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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.