Traditional Greek Textiles
Featured here are everyday Greek weavings that keep a family warm and that help them live their everyday lives.
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Preparing Goat Hair for Spinning
The coarse hair of the mountain goats of Greece has been used to create textiles. Here is how it is prepared for spinning.
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Washing Wool
Traditional methods of washing wool in Greece 1971-1990.
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The Tagari: Weaving A Greek Saddlebag
The secret to the tagari or Greek saddlebag’s strength and durability lies in the method used to spin and to weave the locally produced fibers.
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Traditional Fiber Processing in Greece
A brief overview of the fibers and process used by Greek villagers and especially shepherds to create textiles.
