Project team:

  • Sadiye Isisal
  • Fatos Yangin
  • Andrea Papouri
  • Chris Zenios
  • Zainab Suleman
  • Muhammad Ehsan Zafar

About the project:

Artistic Dialogues team as part of the AHDR Peace Ambassadors program has organized an insightful and culture filled workshop on the 15th of June 2024 in Old Town Nicosia that connected the timeless art of Lefkara Lace embroidery (Lefkaritiko) with the unique cyanotype process. The workshop provided participants with a very unique opportunity to learn about and experience the creation of the Lefkara Lace embroidery and expose themselves to the cyanotype process using traditional Cypriot patterns. The workshop allowed participants to dive into a dialogue with the artists and other participants while exploring the richness of Cyprus cultural heritage. With this innovative workshop, aim was to provide space filled with creativity, knowledge, discussion and everlasting connections.

Workshop details:

  • Date: June 15th, Saturday
  • Time: 09:45 AM – 13:00 PM
  • Location: Lefkara Corner in the Old Town Nicosia

Workshop Highlights:

  • Engaging demonstrations from expert artists.
  • Hands-on practice sessions with personalized guidance.
  • A brief dive into the art of Lefkara Lace embroidery and Cyanotype.
  • Participants will leave with special, memorable art pieces from this unique event.
Click here to see the video and here photos from the day that captured beautiful moments !