As a part of its culture and tradition, handicrafts in Cypriots would be among the highlights of your visit in Cyprus. The Cypriots are known to create great quality of handicrafts throughout the history.

Some materials that are used for the handicrafts in Cyprus are including metal, precious stones, wood, and textiles like wool, silk, and cotton. The handicrafts tradition has been passed from generation to generation. Despite of the industrial invasion of imported products, the traditional handicrafts fortunately has the ability to survive.

Laces

One of the popular handicrafts in Cyprus is the Lefkara lace embroidery. It is a traditional work which is done by women as a part of their home industry. When you visit some villages in Cyprus, you will be able to see the women working outside their houses to create pieces of lace. Although it has a unique traditional design, many people use the lace as a part of their modern households.

Weaving

Cyprus produces a large quantity of wool each year, making weaving a part of the traditional handicrafts. Some items that are produced might include rugs, bed covers, cushions, etc.

Pottery

If you have the chance, you should see the pottery making in Cyprus. They way people make pottery in Cyprus is exactly the same as how people did it thousands of years ago.

Folk Art Museums

If you want to learn more about the traditional handicrafts in Cyprus, there is no other place than the folk art museums. There are some museums where you can see great collections of handicrafts. They are:

- Nicosia Folk Art Museum
It is located next to the Archibishopric, Nicosia
Tel. 02 463 205

- Cyprus Jewellers Museum
Laiki Yitonia, Nicosia
Tel. 02 457 278

- Limassol Folk Art Museum
Aviou Andreou 253, Limassol
Tel. 05 362 203

- Geroskipou Folk Art Museum
Geroskipou Village, 3km east of Paphos
Tel. 06 240 2126

- Museum of Embroidery and Silver Smithing, Lefkara

Cyprus Handicrafts Centers

Besides the Folk Art Museums, you can also see some traditional handicrafts through some other places. There are handicrafts centers that you can find in several areas, which are:

Nicosia: Athalassa Avenue 186. Tel. 02 305 024
Larnaca: Kosma Lysioti Street 6. Tel. 04 630 327
Limassol: Themidos Street 25. Tel: 05 330 118
Paphos: Apostolou Pavlou Street 64. Tel. 06 240 243