The dowries: the Stanos dowry

Rich in ornaments .
Brightly colored.
Elaborately woven.
Flowers and geometries in the designs.

Those made on the loom in the foreground.
Rugs.
Carpets.
Calligraphy Straws.

And then the blankets.
The flokats.
The heavy ones.

And then the embroidered crafts.
Cross-stitching on the long-sleeved shirts and on the teragons.

The knitwear.
Large round tablecloths.
Stunning patterns, joined to each other or woven together.
All design by count.
Crochet and count all over.
Hard work. Tough.

On the other hand, the “kofta” ones.
Embroidery on the careful cutting of the design.
This is where crochet re-enters the artistic fray.
It completes the masterpiece.
Cut and count.
Elaborate.
Great job. For a few.

All meticulously ironed.
Toil.
Made by women – heroes of the household.
You will meet them smiling, means they’ve had a hard time.
But they stand happy and proud.

Effort, capturing the mentality of a place surrounded by hills and intoxicating aromas of wild flowers.

The dowry treats are also rich.
All made with local ingredients and recipes coming from Stanos.
A ‘decorated” technique, using the smallest detail, outlining the character of the settlement.

Stanos’ dowry – with orchestras, feasts and ribbons!
Come and Enjoy!