Question:
Good Greek present for the home?
sandrasmith
2009-10-14 07:14:22 UTC
My boyfriend and I have recently moved in together, and he takes his Greek heritage very seriously. I would like to buy him something for our home that is traditionally found in a greek home. Can anyone think of something nice? Thanks x
Five answers:
morFing
2009-10-16 06:46:09 UTC
You can put some white embroidered curtains in the windows. Greek houses always have curtains. The most traditional ones have a special technique called "kofto". It always reminds me of home..

http://www.kendimata.gr/index.php?cPath=23_53



Or some greek little rags we use here, called kourelou. It is very greek!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/86857387@N00/2785007651/

http://www.galaxidigreece.com/greekcarpet/003-09/index.html (don't pay much for a kourelou).

Even the fashion designer Sofia Kokosalaki was inspired by the kourelou technique!

What about shag rugs (flokati)? http://www.flokati.com/

They're ideal for winter, traditionaly made from wool but I suggest cotton because it is easier to clean.



A pot with a basil plant is usually found in many greek homes, and it will definitely bring back memories of summertime in a quiet village.. http://www.greenhousegrower.com/articles/image/05%20edibles/Basil%20Aristotle%20big.jpg

Or you can plant some basil seeds in a red ceramic pot without telling him what's in, and you will watch the plant growing! What a nice surprise. http://www.gardenguides.com/2712-basil-greek-mini-seeds-bulbs.html



If he is coming from the islands, some decoration using seashells would be nice. I-don't-know-how-this-is-called--> http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5S-vBmj8wfY/SKF_GnscrGI/AAAAAAAAAfI/jG8ny7B-GGo/s320-R/P7230185.jpg

If he is coming from mountainous areas, rustic ceramic plates would be the norm.

What about some wooden kitchenware? http://greekfood.about.com/od/greekcookingbasics/tp/kitchessentials.htm

Only for cooking, not for eating!



Is he religious? you could place an orthodox icon somewhere. http://www.religiousmall.com/prs_wooden_icons.html

I mean, Greeks celebrate namedays. http://www.namedays.gr/index_uk.php

If his named is Nick (Nikos) he celebrates at December 6th, and you could give him a Saint Nikolaos icon.



What about backgammon (tavli)? All Greek homes have a backgammon board! Even if they don't play backgammon.



Isn't that enough?
john wondering
2009-10-14 20:15:26 UTC
What about a dinner service? Greeks are always dancing around smashing plates!
Martini
2009-10-14 14:20:26 UTC
There is a great shop in London called It's All Greek. They also have a website

http://www.itsallgreek.co.uk/uk/mainpage_uk.htm
☠~Davy Jones~Pirate™☠
2009-10-14 14:21:44 UTC
tub of feta cheese,
anonymous
2009-10-14 14:18:11 UTC
he's greek? dump him.


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