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SPONGE DIVING

The History and Tradition of Sponge Diving in Kalymnos, in the Dodecanese. The island of Kalymnos in the Aegean Sea is known as the center of the Greek sponge diving industry, which has developed on the island since the ancient times.

Sponge diving has been called "the oldest profession" on the island of Kalymnos. The sponge diving industry contributed immensely to the economic and social development of the island a few decades ago.

Thalia and Evi GREECE

The traditional handicrafts of Greece were initially born out of necessity. Yet, they are also objects of remarkable beauty. One of the oldest crafts from antiquity that is still appreciated today is basket weaving.

The supple yet tightly woven, scented willow baskets made of reed and osier that adorn tourist shops on most islands are a happy reminder that these skilled crafters are still in demand. Basket weavers are still around on the islands to repair taverna chairs and other cane furniture as well as sell their decorative and practical baskets to tourists during summers.

The art of pot-making is very famous in Greece and has existed since the ancient years. Although it is not very popular now there are still some craftsmen who make pots and keep the tradition alive.

John Greece

Greek metalwork

Metallurgy  is an ancient craft of processing metals that flourished considerably during the years when the Greek popular arts were at their peak.

At the time, metalware objects, mostly made of copper, iron, bronze and lead, were used for agricultural purposes and as ecclesiastical and household utensils.

-Thrasyvoulos, Greece

The handicrafts in Spain

Jarapas de la Alpujarra granadina

Typical of Andalusia, those of the Alpujarra region in Granada stand out. The jarapas are generally multicolored rugs that are made with thick fabrics, made of wool or old twisted rags, with a cotton or synthetic fiber warp. These towns in Granada have preserved the tradition and there are several workshops that continue to make them.

Angely Carranza Romero,

Paella is rice, meat and vegetables cooked over low heat in a hot pan, either pan or stove. It originates from Marjal de l'Albufera de Valencia in the natural area of Ribera del Xúquer, south of Valencia.It is considered a typical dish of the Valencian region.

Throughout Spain, you can find many places that serve delicious paella, but the best place by far is Madrid. Here you can find different types of paella, chicken, black rice, seafood and more.

Andree, Spain

Greek Loom Weaving

Handloom weaving is a traditional Greek Handloom weaving is a traditional Greek method used in Greece, especially Naxos, method used in Greece, especially Naxos, where clothes are made with the loom device where clothes are made with the loom device in which the weaver has total control of and it in which the weaver has total control of and it allows him to have innovative clothing ideas allows him to have innovative clothing ideas

A loom is a device used to weave A loom is a device used to weave cloth and tapestry. The basic cloth and tapestry. The basic purpose of any loom is to hold the purpose of any loom is to hold the warp threads under tension to warp threads under tension to facilitate the interweaving of the facilitate the interweaving of the weft threads. weft threads.

Nikos from Greece

Since ancient times greeks have been in close assosiation with the sea. As a consequence they have perfected the art of creating as well as repairing ships.

It is tradition that these ships are made of wood, however nowadays it is relatively uncommon to see a wooden ship. In the ancient times, as well as today greeks are known to have one of the strongest fleet armies globally, even among military superpowers like Russia.

George Greece

traditional sewing machine

A sewing machine is a machine used to sewfabric and materials together with thread. Sewing machines were invented during the first idustrial Revolution to decrease the amount of manual sewing work performed in clothing companies. Since the invention of the first sewing machine, generally considered to have been the work of Englishman Thomas Saint in 1790, the sewing machine has greatly improved the efficiency and productivity of the clothing industry.

They were very popular in Greece during a period from 1970-2000, these machines were highly used by seamstresses.

WOOD CARVING

Wood carving is a form woodworking by means of a cutting tool (knife) in one hand or a chisel by two hands or with one hand on a chisel and one hand on a mallet, resulting in a wooden figure or figurine, or in the sculptural ornamentation of a wooden object. The phrase may also refer to the finished product, from individual sculptures to hand-worked mouldings composing part of a tracery

PAINTING EGGS

Painting eggs for Easter is a tradition in Romania, that goes back for centuries.

Painted eggs are a unique element in Romanian culture, which stands testament to the piety and spirituality of the Romanian people. The red egg is a symbol of the renewal of nature and of the seed of life, but the painted Easter egg also bears motifs that engender joy and awe. Religious motifs can be represented, or objects from day-to-day life.

Samit Adrian Mihai,Romania

In the past, wall carpets produced by weavers in communities of Romania and the Republic of Moldova were used not only as decorative features and sources of insulation but also as part of a bride’s dowry. A variety of techniques were needed to produce the pieces with impressive motifs. Certain patterns also indicated where the weaver was from. The carpets had additional roles in community practices, such as at funerals where they symbolized a passage for the soul to the hereafter. They were also displayed at international exhibitions as markers of national identity. These days, wall carpets are mainly appreciated as works of art for public and private spaces and exhibited at city festivals and ceremonies.  Viewed as an expression of creativity and identity marker, wall carpet craftsmanship is also considered as a tool to unite groups in society of different ages and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ironworking in Sardinia is a millennial art evidenced by the findings of the metal age bronzes that began 5000 years ago (3000 BC), thanks to its rich mineral resources. An ancient iron craft tradition is one of the Sardinian knives with a folding blade, the switchblade.