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Stone carving as a craft/ In Gjirokastra, the tradition continues in the city's characteristic streets

2025-05-18 17:21:00, Sociale CNA

Stone carving as a craft/ In Gjirokastra, the tradition continues in the

For more than 20 years, master Selami Rondo has continued to work with passion, carving stone by stone the characteristic streets of Gjirokastra. With a hammer in his hand and a dedication inherited from generation to generation, he gives life to the cobblestones that adorn the museum-city.

Stone carving as a craft/ In Gjirokastra, the tradition continues in the

Stone carving is an old craft that Selamiu inherited from his ancestors. He contributed to the construction of many of the city's streets, leaving his mark on every neighborhood where he worked.

Stone carving as a craft/ In Gjirokastra, the tradition continues in the

"We have a connection, a family heritage with this craft, we have also had other old craftsmen like Xhemali Rondo, because I am also from this tribe and the second is that I like it, I also want to give a contribution as I like this craft and practice it, to give my contribution as well because it is a craft that is almost disappearing," says Rondo.

Residents and tourists admire his craftsmanship. The cobblestone streets not only add charm to the city, but also preserve the true spirit of Gjirokastra.

But master Rondo has another appeal: that this centuries-old tradition not remain in the hands of just a few. He says it is time for young people to learn this art, so that the stony history of Gjirokastra is not lost.

Stone carving as a craft/ In Gjirokastra, the tradition continues in the

The cobblestone streets are a living memory of a city that has written its history in stone over the past few years. Many of these cobblestones have been concreted over, losing their value and heritage. /CNA





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