Lefkara lace
Lefkara lace or Lefkaritiko | |
| Type | Embroidery |
|---|---|
| Material | Cotton |
| Production method | Needle lace |
| Production process | Handicraft |
| Place of origin | Pano Lefkara, Cyprus |
| Lefkara laces or Lefkaritika | |
|---|---|
| Country | Cyprus |
| Reference | 00255 |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2009 (4th session) |
| List | Representative |
Lefkaritika or Lefkara lace is a handmade lace from Pano Lefkara and Kato Lefkara, Cyprus. Notable characteristics are the hemstitch, satin stitch fillings, needlepoint edgings, white, brown, ecru colours and geometric intricate patterns. In 2009, it was added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.