Lefkara (Greek: Λεύκαρα), (Turkish: Lefkara) is a village on the island of Cyprus famous for its lace, known as lefkaritika in (Greek: λευκαρίτικα) or lefkara işi in Turkish and silver handicrafts.
The village takes its name from the white of its silica and limestone: Lefkara is derived from a combination of the Greek words "lefka" (Greek: λευκά, Translation: white) and "ori" (Greek: όρη, Translation: mountains, hills).
It is located on the south...
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Lefkara (Greek: Λεύκαρα), (Turkish: Lefkara) is a village on the island of Cyprus famous for its lace, known as lefkaritika in (Greek: λευκαρίτικα) or lefkara işi in Turkish and silver handicrafts.
The village takes its name from the white of its silica and limestone: Lefkara is derived from a combination of the Greek words "lefka" (Greek: λευκά, Translation: white) and "ori" (Greek: όρη, Translation: mountains, hills).
It is located on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, off the main Nicosia-Limassol highway. It features cobbled streets and picturesque architecture. Administratively the village is split into two parts : Upper & Lower Lefkara (Greek: Πάνω & Κάτω Λεύκαρα), (Turkish: Yukarı & Aşağı Lefkara) with around 1,100 inhabitants.
A common sight is groups of women who sit in the narrow village streets working on their fine embroidery, as they have for centuries. The village is also known for its skilled silversmiths who produce fine...
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