In the folk art collection we present objects of traditional handicrafts, weaving, tools of weaving, embroidery, laces, pottery, baskets, agricultural tools. Also the production of silk, bee-keeping and the traditional breads of Rethymnon.
Bee-keeping
Cretans have been involved with bee-keeping since ancient times. Until recently, all over the island honey is harvested from the apiary – the hives –in the traditional way, in baskets (kofίnia) or clay containers of various shapes.
