Visit Crete Hotels For Arts and Crafts
It seems that crafts are a big deal these days. Whether this is a leftover symptom of the recession or merely a fun new trend, everyone seems to be getting on board the make-it-mend-it train. It’ all about creating something themselves. Of course, there are many different crafts, plenty of which have been round for centuries. Because of this you can also incorporate crafts into your holidays, turning cheap hotels and flights into an investment towards your favourite craft, or learning about new ones. Making things is pretty popular in the Greek islands, especially on its largest island, Crete. In particular, the frutti-di-mare clay sculptures are a big part of the Cretan culture, and you will see these displayed wherever you go. For sewers and fans of lace, head to the Women’s Cooperative on the main square, where you can find some rare pieces of beautiful, locally-produced lace. If you’re lucky you can even sometimes see the women making the lace, which is a delicate and time-consuming process. For good lace you can expect to pay anything from €15 to €1,500 although it obviously depends on the style, design and size of what you choose. For something a little less delicate, visit O Armenis, where you can observe traditional Cretan knife blades being made. Plenty of Crete hotels are located near the main square, ideal for an early morning visit to the markets. Pick up some traditional hand-made souvenirs and gifts to take back home with you, for something a little special.
