The Woven Textiles of Crete

Topic outline

• Select topic General

  General
  • Select activity Crete has a long tradition in weaving, with many o...

    Crete has a long tradition in weaving, with many of its woven textiles still being used in daily life today. These textiles are known for their quality and beauty, as well as their practical value. Let’s get to know the most important types of woven textiles of Crete.
    

• Select topic 1. Vourgies or Vourialia

  1. Vourgies or Vourialia
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• Select topic 2. Patanies

  2. Patanies
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• Select topic 3. Kilimia

  3. Kilimia
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• Select topic 4. Hiramia

  4. Hiramia
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• Select topic 5. Prosomia

  5. Prosomia
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• Select topic 6. Towels

  6. Towels
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• Select topic 7. Sacks

  7. Sacks
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• Select topic 8. Athomantila

  8. Athomantila
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• Select topic 9. Curtains

  9. Curtains
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• Select topic 10. Small Curtains or Kourtinakia

  10. Small Curtains or Kourtinakia
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• Select topic 11. Krevatogyros

  11. Krevatogyros
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• Select topic 12. Banda

  12. Banda
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• Select topic 13. Apron or Podia

  13. Apron or Podia
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• Select topic 14. Tablecloth

  14. Tablecloth
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• Select topic 15. Psomomantila

  15. Psomomantila
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• Select topic 16. Gampas

  16. Gampas
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• Select topic 17. Faskia

  17. Faskia
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