 Lefkara lace or Lefkaritiko | |
| Type | Embroidery |
|---|---|
| Material | Cotton |
| Production method | Needle lace |
| Production process | Handicraft |
| Place of origin | Pano Lefkara, Cyprus |
| Lefkara laces or Lefkaritika | |
|---|---|
| Country | Cyprus |
| Reference | 00255 |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2009 (4th session) |
| List | Representative |
Lefkaritika or Lefkara Lace is a handmade lace from Pano Lefkara Cyprus.[1] Notable characteristics are the hemstitch, satin stitch fillings, needlepoint edgings, white, brown, ecru colours and geometric intricate patterns.[2] in 2009, this traditional craft of lace-making was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.[1]
- ^ a b "Lefkara laces or Lefkaritika - intangible heritage - Culture Sector - UNESCO". ich.unesco.org. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ^ "Lefkara Laces or Lefkaritika". Retrieved March 2, 2020 – via www.unesco.org.