A retrospective exploration of Asia Minor carpet weaving and its transition to the Greek mainland after the Asia Minor Catastrophe took place at the SEN Heritage Looms, through a captivating event led by textile technologist, researcher, and professor Sofia Tsourinaki. How do Asia Minor carpets highlight the contribution of women? How do they “embody” collective memory and the sense of self-continuity? These were some of the questions addressed through speech, image, and hands-on practice during a deeply moving and enlightening day.

The event featured talks, exhibitions, and participatory workshops. It opened with storyteller and folklorist Niki Kapari, who narrated a folk tale about cunning spinners — a poetic echo of linen processing traditions.

Also participating were author Maria Veinoglou, visual artists Eri Agriou and Kyriaki Christakopoulou, as well as the Nea Sinasos Cultural Association, which presented museum artifacts and its wonderful traditional dance group.

The event concluded with traditional dances from Cappadocia, leaving behind a strong sense of continuity in living cultural heritage.