Knitting - Weaving


        A large quantity of wool can be found in Cyprus. Woollen items are being produced by the Cyprus Handicraft Centre. The complete range is exhibited in the various Show rooms of the Centre.


        Modern pottery decorated with motifs taken from a typical type of "Phili" weaving.
        St. George's Tapestry which is made entirely from wool in its natural colours. Based on an original woodcarving found in the Cyprus Folk Art Museum.


        Beautiful rugs, cushions and bed-covers, made of pure Cyprus wool, and in natural colours.


        Detail from a "Phiti" woven curtain, which is embroidered on the loom in geometrical patterns.

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        Maintained By: Panayiotis Zaphiris (pzaphiri@glue.umd.edu) and Nicos Nicolaou (nicolaou@engr.umbc.edu)