Crafts with History

Millennia-old tradition, some UNESCO-recognized. Lefkara Lace: Leonardo da Vinci supposedly bought a piece. Plus ceramics, silver, basketry, woodcarving. For expats: cultural enrichment and best souvenirs for German family.

Lefkara Lace

Village 40 min from Limassol/Larnaca. White embroidery and filet lace. Each piece: handmade, weeks-months. Small doily €10-30, tablecloth €50-300. Silver jewelry €20-200. UNESCO since 2009.

This was exactly our experience: Lefkara Lace Village 40 min from Limassol/Larnaca. White embroidery and filet lace. Each piece: handmade, weeks-months. Small doily €10-30, tablecloth €50-300.

– Culture lover from Cologne, in Larnaca since 2022

Ceramics and Other Crafts

Pottery villages: Kornos, Foini (€10-200). Basket weaving (€15-50). Olivewood (€10-50). Commandaria wine (from €8). Best souvenirs: lace doily €30, olivewood board €20, Commandaria €8-15, Kornos vase €15-30.

Cypriot Crafts

Locations: Larnaca, Limassol
Topics: Crafts with History, Lefkara Lace, Ceramics and Other Crafts

CMC Practical Tip

Lefkara Lace Village 40 min from Limassol/Larnaca.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lefkara Lace?

Hand-embroidered white lace from Lefkara village. UNESCO heritage since 2009. Each piece: weeks-months handwork.

Worth the trip to Lefkara?

Yes – picturesque village, artisans work outside, silver workshops, good restaurants. Combine with Choirokoitia. Half-day trip.

Best souvenirs?

Lefkara lace (€30). Olivewood board (€20). Commandaria wine (€8-15). Kornos ceramic (€15-30).

Where to buy crafts?

Craft villages (Lefkara, Kornos, Foini): direct from maker. Museum shops. Markets. NOT tourist shops at harbor (often mass imports).

How CMC Supports You

At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.

As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.

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