The Cyprus Handicraft Centre is an outlet for producing and selling traditional folk art and crafts. Visitors can see the artisans engaged in the traditional crafts at the workshops, such as embroidery and lace making, tapestry, weaving, basketry, woodcarving, pottery, metalwork (copperware and silver), leather and garment making.
An exhibition displays the various handicrafts, along with other items such as ceramic tiles and ancient figures, whilst a wide range of the authentic Cypriot handmade goods can also be purchased at the shop.
Region: Lefkosia (Nicosia)
Address: Athalassas Avenue, 186, Strovolos
Contact No: Tel: +357 22 305 024
Operating Hours: Workshops: Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 15:00
Closed on weekends.
Shop: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 – 14:00 and 16:30 – 19:00
Wednesday: 08:00 – 14:00
Saturday: 08:30 – 13:00
Closed on Sunday.
Operating Period: All year round.
Closed on Public Holidays.
Entrance Fee: Free
Website: www.mcit.gov.cy
Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.
Courtesy of the CTO
