Albanian traditional costume experience in Gjirokastër

Travel through history and embrace the living traditions of southern Albania. Dress in the local attire, stroll the cobbled streets of the Old Bazaar, and uncover the region’s heritage with master artisan Elida Zhulati.Your experience begins with a warm welcome from Elida, a costume designer who shares stories and explains the symbolic meanings behind Gjirokastër's traditional dress. You'll have the opportunity to select a hand-stitched costume and learn how to wear it in the authentic way—creating a connection to Albania's past.Next, enjoy a photo walk through the atmospheric Old Bazaar while dressed in your traditional costume. Capture memorable photographs and experience Albania's culture firsthand.This experience allows you to capture stunning photos in a historic Balkan city, learn traditional costume-making techniques, and help support the preservation of Gjirokastër's cultural legacy through your visit.