
Textiles
The art that was particularly developed in the island of Naxos was weavering and many houses still have looms (keravataries). Local women made handmade textiles based on traditional techniques, such as the “decoration” of the house (curtains, bedclothes etc.) or for more practical use (tablecloths, pillowcases etc.). “Krevataria” consists of 153 pieces. Even if only one of these is missing, weavering is impossible!

White marble mines
The marble found mainly in the western side of Naxos
has been well-known since the antiquity and competed in quality the famous Parian marble. It was largely
used in buildings and the sculptures of the sacred places of Delos and Delphi. The Terrace
of the Lions in Delos is made of Naxos marble. Marble mines operate until today.


Emery and mines of Naxos
Emery mines of Naxos have been declared preserved by the
Ministry of Culture and are considered the most important monument of the modern
industrial history of Greece. For many years, emery has been one of the most important
Greek minerals and Naxos was the only emery producing area in Europe. The
deposits are found in the northeastern mountainous side of the island, around
the villages Apeiranthos
and Koronos.
