Talk:Lefkara lace

Lefkara Lace unesco heritage
used to be sold all over europe, it is still popular with tourists. Lefkaritika is a hand made lace from lefkara. Notable charcteristics are the hemstitch, cut work, satin stitch fillings, needlepoint edgings, White, brown , ecru colours and geometric intricate patterns. traditional designs, handed down from generation to generation. legend, according Leonardo da Vinci visited the village in 1481, and purchased a lace cloth for the main altar of the Duomo di Milano. The museum is located in a restored house and exhibits the furniture and effects of a wealthy family, local costumes and examples of the Lefkara lacework. (Greek: λευκαρίτικα ) lefkara ladies work in groups for around four hours per day. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Polysophia (talk • contribs) 21:27, 1 January 2010‎