Phoenician warmth
Making the traditional Lebanese headdress
“Lebeddeh” is a traditional Lebanese felt hat. This craftwork is inherited from our ancestors, the “Phoenicians”, as one of the oldest and most important local crafts.
The Lebbedeh workshop given by the one and only Lebbedeh handcrafter Youssef Akiki, lasts one and a half hour, by mixing cleaned wool material with natural olive soap and water and working it several times until it is shaped and then left to dry naturally in the sun.
Quick overview
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Opening days
Open daily
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Opening times
Upon reservation
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How to reach
By car/bus:
From Beirut Airport to Boqta, la total distance is approximately 47 km - Web
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Reservation & Price
Visitors need to book the workshop in advance
Services
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Visits
20 Local guides
Available in English, Arabic
3 local guards
Kounayna’s gusethouse
Lara Abou Mrad’s guesthouse
1 bakery
Visiting Rules
Basic rules:
No hunting
No picking flowers and plants
No smoking or lighting fires
No pets
COVID-19 rules:
Only one person shall approach the guard to pay the entrance fee
Provide the exact amount of money, to avoid any change
Wearing a mask at the entrance is mandatory
Always keep at a safe distance of 2 metres from the other visitors
