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Lazarat: Wool Weaving Workshop with Lunch or Dinner

By Visit Gjirokastra
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 266 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Immerse yourself in the art of wool processing with a local family
  • Learn about the tools, techniques, and patterns of this ancient craft
  • Enjoy a traditional homemade lunch or dinner with your hosts
  • Discover the cultural heritage of Lazarat through stories and songs
  • Experience the warmth and hospitality of a traditional village home
Activity location
    • Lazarat
    • Lazarat, Gjirokastër County, Albania
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Rruga Sopoti, Lazarat, Albania Gjirokaster, Lazarat 6004, Albania
    • Lazarat, Gjirokastër County, Albania

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Lazarat: Wool Weaving Workshop with Lunch or Dinner
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
RM 266.07 x 3 AdultsRM 798.21

Total
Price is RM 798.21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Wool processing workshop
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional homemade lunch or dinner
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of a traditional family home
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Interaction with local hosts
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Bachelor & bachelorette party groups, Party groups

What you can expect

Step into the living heritage of Lazarat with an immersive cultural and culinary experience set inside a welcoming village home. Begin with a warm introduction to one of the region’s most treasured traditions: the art of wool processing.

Guided by Lori and her mother, explore each stage of this ancient craft, from raw wool to the creation of beautifully woven carpets. Watch as threads come together through skilled hands, revealing a technique passed down through generations.

Learn about the tools, the rhythm of the weaving process, and the symbolic patterns that carry the stories of the community. As the workshop unfolds, gain a deep appreciation for the patience, precision, and artistry required to transform wool into timeless textiles.

This is a rare opportunity to witness authentic craftsmanship preserved within one of Albania’s largest and most historically rich villages. The experience culminates with a traditional homemade lunch or dinner, lovingly prepared by your hosts.

Enjoy a selection of local dishes made with seasonal ingredients, a true taste of Lazarat’s culinary heritage, shared around the family table in a warm and intimate setting. This experience offers a genuine connection to the people, traditions, and cultural resilience of Lazarat, celebrating a community embracing a new future through craftsmanship and hospitality.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Lazarat
    • Lazarat, Gjirokastër County, Albania
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Rruga Sopoti, Lazarat, Albania Gjirokaster, Lazarat 6004, Albania
    • Lazarat, Gjirokastër County, Albania