 The industry constitutes the
most important economic activity in the region of Kastoria. The art of fur processing and the trade of
fur products developed during the Byzantine era and since then, the region of Kastoria was evolved to
the centre of the world interest in the fur trade sector and the unique centre of fur processing in Europe.
The fur processing and trade constitutes the main source of income for the inhabitants of the region.
The development of the fur industry and the blooming of fur products' trade had as
a result since the 19th century, a great number of the region's inhabitants to travel around the world,
and to create lots of economically prosperous communities.
Today, in almost all, the big cities of the world, such as New York, Pari's, Munich,
Leipzig and others, there are people from Kastoria who supply the world market with beautiful samples
of the art and technique of Kastoria.
The region of Kastoria, as one of the most important centres of fur production, processing
and trade, world wide, constitutes one of the most important sectors of the Greek exporting trade and
the National Economy. The art of the fur in ustry of Kastoria and its high standard samples are presented
in international fairs. The international connections developed give to Kastoria a significant role in
forming the world conditions that rule in the world fur market. The visitor in Kastoria can admire the
beautiful samples of the fur art in many of the city shops and has the possibilityto buythem in attractive
prices, certain for their unique quality.
The Association of Fur-Makers of Kastoria (Tel. 046722.353), organises each year,
in spring since 1976, the Annual International Fur Exhibition at the Fur Show and Auction Room of Kastoria
(tel. 046727.771), which constitutes one of the most important fur exhibitions with international fame
and it is considered the greatest commercial event in the region of West Macedonia.
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