Museum of Greek Folk Art

From the 17th century to the present, this Museum preserves, records, exhibits and presents the history and evolution of Greek folk art. Among its exhibits are embroidery, weaving, traditional costumes, household items (such as the intricate ‘stamps’ used for embossing and decorating bread during traditional festivals), shadow-theatre puppets (the famous ‘Karaghiozis’), as well as silver, wood and stone carvings.