Set on the historic site of Ancient Peraia in Corinth, the village of Perachora is known for its folklore artistic traditions, ranging from music and dance rituals to regional costumes, ornate with patterns that showcase its diverse sources of history, from archaic times to date.
The Folk Art Museum of Perachora was founded in 2017 with the initiative of local community members, who wanted to preserve their cultural heritage.
Led by the visionary Marika Georgiou, the residents of Perachora donated historical artifacts and even entire collections of their heirlooms for the formation of the Museum.
In 2023, the Museum initiated a renovation to better present its growing collection of more than a thousand art objects according to modern museographic principles.
- the “Gioukos”, a premarital tradition involving the collection of dowry materials;
- the traditional bridal costume of the “Mountafissa”,
- the “Sigounia” vests, made of wool and embroidered with multi-colored silk designs that depict the cycle of life.
On this occasion, our company’s contributions were offered pro bono, in the same spirit that brought the Museum to life in the first place.
Click here to learn more about our MUEVO’s honorary distinction for its support during the opening cerermony of the Perachora Folk Art Museum.
Completion Date: 2023
Type: Permanent Collection
Exhibition Design: Thodoris Koutsogiannis
