Traditional Greek Textiles
Featured here are everyday Greek weavings that keep a family warm and that help them live their everyday lives.
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.
Washing Wool
Traditional methods of washing wool in Greece 1971-1990.
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.
Traditional Fiber Processing in Greece
A brief overview of the fibers and process used by Greek villagers and especially shepherds to create textiles.