Writing has begun. While we welcomed two botanists and had intended to go up into the mountains to catalogue plants used for dyes, torrential downpours intervened.
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Day 6 Update: And they rested.
After a week of interviews and cataloguing, our team took a break to swim and explore in the magical Mani.
Read MoreDay 5 Update: Embarking on the Practice of Kilim Weaving in Geraki
During their visit to Geraki, students from UCLA, SFU, and UBC were granted a remarkable opportunity to immerse themselves in the art of kilim weaving. Under the guidance of skilled artisans, they…
Read MoreDay 4 Update: The Link Between Ornamental Designs in Byzantine Churches and Geraki Weavings
The connection between the significance of ornaments in Byzantine churches and Geraki weavings is truly captivating. Just as ornaments hold immense value in Byzantine churches, contributing to a sacred atmosphere…
Read MoreDay 3 Update: Fotis Kontoglou’s Connection to the Village of Geraki’s Artistic Heritage
The village of Geraki continues to surprise us with its rich artistic heritage! Residents have attributed two painted ceilings in two houses in the village of Geraki to the renowned…
Read MoreDay 2 Update: Empowering Women through Weaving
During interviews with women in the village of Geraki, we learned that kilim weaving is a tradition that is usually handed down through the matrilineal line. Kilims hold a significant…
Read MoreDay 1 Update: Journey into the World of Geraki Weavers
Crafts passed down through generations in rural villages are a living testament to Greece’s rich cultural heritage. In our quest to safeguard these traditions, we are exploring the enchanting Laconian…
Read MoreLecture by Dr. Zenios on Dionysios Solomos at the Gennadius Library
Dr. Simos Zenios (Center Associate Director and Stavros Niarchos Foundation & Ioannis P. and Eirini Caloyeras Lecturer in Modern Greek Language and Culture) will be offering a lectureon the poetry…
Read MoreGefyra focuses on the Geraki Weavers
During the summer, a community engagement project involving students from UCLA, Simon Fraser University, and the University of British Columbia will take place in the village of Geraki, Greece. The…
Read MoreIntroducing Gefyra (Bridge): Elevating Innovative Ideas, Culture, and Arts
In June 2022, with support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture and the SNF Centre for Hellenic Studies at Simon…
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