Top 10 Top 10 Traditional Shops
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1. Xilouris Popular Art, Anogeia
The ancient art of handloom weaving.
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2. Cretan Handicraft, Mirthios
Vividly coloured weavings, shepherds’ sticks, embroidery, lace, herbs, wines, raki and olive oil.
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3. To Maxairadiko, Chania
The best of a clutch of traditional knifemakers on the street.
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4. Voskakis Workshop, Amari Valley
Nikos Voskakis hand-carves olive wood platters, bowls, dishes, candle sticks and cutlery.
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5. Nikos Siragas, Rethymno
Artistic wood-turner acquiring an international reputation for his beautiful handmade bowls, vases and works of art.
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6. Landen Apan, Chania
Traditional foodstuffs of Crete.
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7. Ypsanta Selinou, Paleochora
Tiny shop on a nameless lane, with tapestries, rugs and lace.
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8. Top Hanas, Chania
Wonderful stock of old Cretan rugs, blankets and kilims.
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9. Roka Carpets, Chania
Cretan textile weaving.
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10. Komboloi 52, Chania
Old-fashioned rosaries made from olive wood, amber, jet, turquoise etc.
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