In Crete, thexobliastresgently weave thekouloura—a circle of life and good fortune. Their fingers become fairy fingers, craftingsymbolsthat carrywishes of luck and strength. These women embroider upon the dough as if weaving threads of destiny, prosperity, and new beginnings. In their honour, we pay tribute to our country’s fading customs—helping folklore endure, not as memory, but as living tradition.