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.