Komboloi Museum
NileGuide Expert Says:
The perfect souvenir from Nafplion: a string of worry beads produced by the world's only komboloi museum.Address:
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003 27520 21618NileGuide Expert tip:
Young boys will love to be taught the tradition of spinning a komboloi like a Greek. Be sure and get a lesson from Mr. Evangelinos.Description:
The tradition of the worry bead extends throughout several cultures and even continents. This little museum is the only of its kind dedicated to exhibiting the full variety: Hindu and Buddhist beads, Egyptian, Turkish, and finally the Greek komboli with all of their nuanced differences of number and material- several that are quite old or rare. The museum is situated in a two story home of traditional Nafplion architecture. The Museum also produces its own strings and sells them on the ground floor.Hours: Monday - Sunday 09:30 - 20:30 (Closed on Tuesdays)
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