The dowries: The dowry of Megali Panagia

Colorist.
“Heavy”.
Based on wefts and warm layers.

The dowry of Megali Panagia spreads out in the square, in the narrow streets and in the alleys of the center.
Ornate crochet patterns.
Stitches where count goes beyond simple arithmetic: minds trained in design and matching.
Awesome Closures.
Color combinations.
Feast.

And the sharp ones.
Precisely cut and embroidered.
Collared.

Pillows and towels with initial letters: the bride and groom initial letters.
The future of the new beginning.
To grow on the same pillow.
The hope.
The expectation of joy in the new life.
For happiness.

And the weavers.
Rugs, Carpets, Bands, Straws.
To warm and color the halls.
To decorate the coming days.

The treats of the dowry with a strong taste.
Pies and chocolates pieces with homemade liqueur to start.
Cakes and syrups.
Pastries.
Spoon sweets, made by fruits and nuts from the surrounding forest.
All “to sweeten” the marriage and the brides-to-be.

Dowries, lifetime efforts and proof of merit become ambassadors of our cultural identity.
They hang in the streets and squares, carrying seasons and stories, from those that define Greece and its roots.

Let’s honor them and give them a gift!