Agios Ioannis at Kastri
On Skyros you quickly realise that woodcarving, pottery, embroidery, and weaving are a living part of the island’s identity. The techniques are passed from generation to generation, maintaining an unbroken connection between the local community and the past.
The island’s homes and workshops provide you with the opportunity to become acquainted with the authenticity of Skyrian creations. Wood-carved furniture, traditional ceramics, and textiles are authentic examples of folk aesthetics, bearing witness to the deep relationship of the islanders with creation.
Noteworthy creations include ornate carvings on furniture, chests, and church iconostases. Skyros’ traditional woodcarving has its roots in the 17th century and is directly linked with ecclesiastical art; local craftsmen have crafted iconostases throughout the Aegean.
Skyrian creations reflect a rare blend of eastern and western influences, a result of the island’s trade ties with Asia Minor and the Cyclades islands.
The traditional pottery will charm you with its distinctive forms and geometric motifs. Ceramic art combines everyday use with artistic inspiration, and it keeps alive centuries-old styles and techniques.
Colourful Skyrian embroideries and textiles highlight the skill and imagination of the women of the island, who have created countless gifts and costumes by hand.
The tradition of Skyros is not limited to museums and collections. It remains alive and participatory. The new generations of craftsmen bridge the gap between the old and the new, combining tradition with modern tools and techniques.
If you want to create pieces of your own, the ‘Anemoessa’ Cultural Association of Skyros offers pottery and embroidery workshops that you can participate in, an experience that will fill your luggage with mementos and experienced knowledge. Meet the craftsmen, be inspired, and create; Skyros is still making history through art.
The island’s homes and workshops provide you with the opportunity to become acquainted with the authenticity of Skyrian creations. Wood-carved furniture, traditional ceramics, and textiles are authentic examples of folk aesthetics, bearing witness to the deep relationship of the islanders with creation.
Noteworthy creations include ornate carvings on furniture, chests, and church iconostases. Skyros’ traditional woodcarving has its roots in the 17th century and is directly linked with ecclesiastical art; local craftsmen have crafted iconostases throughout the Aegean.
Skyrian creations reflect a rare blend of eastern and western influences, a result of the island’s trade ties with Asia Minor and the Cyclades islands.
The traditional pottery will charm you with its distinctive forms and geometric motifs. Ceramic art combines everyday use with artistic inspiration, and it keeps alive centuries-old styles and techniques.
Colourful Skyrian embroideries and textiles highlight the skill and imagination of the women of the island, who have created countless gifts and costumes by hand.
The tradition of Skyros is not limited to museums and collections. It remains alive and participatory. The new generations of craftsmen bridge the gap between the old and the new, combining tradition with modern tools and techniques.
If you want to create pieces of your own, the ‘Anemoessa’ Cultural Association of Skyros offers pottery and embroidery workshops that you can participate in, an experience that will fill your luggage with mementos and experienced knowledge. Meet the craftsmen, be inspired, and create; Skyros is still making history through art.
