Comments on: Komboloi / Greek Worry Beads

By: Charis

Charis — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:01:19 +0000

As a greekwoman, I have been very proud of culturetaste website, so that my country may be even more famous all over the world.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:51:34 +0000

You should really buy a komboloi in amber, then you will understand why it is truly a special thing. I recommend you look on ebay there is a seller that goes by Culturetaste, and what he brings to the market is truly remarkable, one would be lucky to own any of his pieces. He has a website too if you do a simple google search. If solid amber is out of your price range you can go with a pressed amber or a faturan type assuming it’s new faturan because antique faturan can cost even more than solid amber. Even among the Greeks there are many who do not fully understand the beauty and pleasure of an amber komboloi, but most do.

By: Tu Cong Van

Tu Cong Van — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:28:10 +0000

I found your blog from lorelei76. Thanks for all great information about Greece. I will be there this weekend for 5 weeks.
Keep up the great work

By: shalimar

shalimar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:22:04 +0000

hahaha of course I own one I just dont flip it like most greeks do…am sitting here at the fore of the boat somewhere in Abacos reading about greek posts (oh internet)…. I finally have a ticket for September..

By: Effie

Effie — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:35:46 +0000

Thanks very much to the link back to our website. Being Greek, I appreciate how strange worry beads must look to visitors. They DO work, though, and after a while you can’t do without one. For those of you wanting to try one, take a look at our collection – all sizes, materials and price tags. We are always available for advice via email. Thanks again, and ENJOY!

By: nads

nads — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:24:03 +0000

Anyone know where I can buy my own komboloi here in the Philippines?

By: Cecile J

Cecile J — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:27:44 +0000

Haha, reminds me of that old novelty song “Playing with my ding-a-ling”!!!!! (Silly Lolo, c’mon make a comment! This is right up your alley!!! We miss your comments…)

By: proteinshake

proteinshake — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:14:19 +0000

Michael I think you are referring to a begleri.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:10:03 +0000

There’s an even cooler toy similar to the komboloi that only has two weights on each end of a short string. Can’t recall what it’s called. The vendor was doing faster twirls with it. It could even double as a weapon because you can easily take someone’s eye out with it.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:53:45 +0000

Michael, you are ABSOLUTELY correct. It is komboloi… no wonder I couldn’t find the site that taught you how to flip them… duh, so dopey of me… post will be changed now. Thank you so much for pointing that out. I appreciate it. I am getting worse than dyslexic…