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  • Tags: Handicraft--Folklore--Cyprus

Pottery as a profession appeared in Cyprus in the early Neolithic Period. With the appearance of pottery, the Cypriot craftsman used the plasticity of the clay, collection it from local surroundings, to create domestic utensils for everyday use.

The origins of Phyti weaving are lost in the ages. It has evolved through time, having undergone changes brought about by the history of the island. Geometric patterns similar to motifs used in Phyti weaving were used since ancient times as can be…
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