Koboloi, the classic souvenir from Greece

There are certain crafts or objects that mark our vacation trip and that become the perfect souvenir for those of us who have left at home. Classic souvenirs are not always the most beautiful or in good taste (what is so beautiful about the small golden pyramids that end up as paperweights on the desk?), But hey, they are objects that take us back to a certain place and time.

However, in Greece There are interesting options when it comes to talking about souvenirs and one of them is the koboloi, that kind of rosary of colored balls, that necklace that is always in the hands of a Greek moving and ringing. But is it really a rosary? Does it have to do with the Orthodox Church? Well no, but it does have a religious origin because it was created by the Arabs in 700 to be able to carry out their 99 prayers to Ala.

It is a practical object rather than a religious one since it allows you to keep track of prayers. Nowadays it is made of different materials and colors and many people use it as a custom and as an element to reduce stress. You will see it in the hands of all Greek men, no matter where you are in the country. By tradition, children inherit it from their parents, so if you want the best souvenir from Greece, this is it for men.