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Traditional Pottery of Lesbos Receives UNESCO Recognition

On the Greek island of Lesbos, 70-year-old Nikos Kouvdis keeps an ancient pottery tradition alive, crafting pieces from local clay and firing them in a kiln fuelled by olive pits. Recognised by UNESCO as part of Greece’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, his work stands as a testament to timeless craftsmanship in a world increasingly dominated by modern machinery.