Agron Hasko is a wood craftsman from Gjirokastër, who started working in this craft when he was 13 years and practices the art of wood carving and, in particular, the work of decorations for decorating the environments of characteristic dwellings.

Although he did not complete an art school, he has turned wood carving into his life’s profession.

In an interview for RTSH Gjirokastër, Hasko tells that the wooden works have already returned to the service of tourism development, serving as souvenirs to attract local and foreign visitors.

For several years, Agron has opened a center for the production of characteristic wooden decorations and souvenirs in the traditional neighborhood.

His work is attracting the attention of tourists visiting the city. According to the master of wood decorations, this craft is a special value of the Gjirokastër tradition, therefore it must be transmitted to generations.

The city of Gjirokastër has a special tradition when it comes to traditional crafts such as stone, wood, iron work, embroidery, etc., which have been passed from generation to generation.

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