Digitization of the Ethnographic Museum of Arachova
Project Overview
Since its establishment, the Ethnographic Museum of Arachova has consistently sought to embrace new approaches to traditional culture—not only in terms of museum storytelling, but also by fostering connections with the local community in the present day, thereby contributing to sustainable local development.
Guided by its mission to study and promote the traditional culture of Arachova, the Museum implemented the project “Digitization, Promotion and Utilization of the Historical Archive and Collections of Woven and Embroidery Designs of the Ethnographic Museum of Arachova”, under the auspices of the Municipality of Distomo-Arachova-Antikyra.
This important initiative focuses on the documentation, management, and promotion of the Museum’s collections through the use of modern technologies.
With the ultimate goal of establishing a comprehensive digital strategy for the Museum that will yield long-term benefits, the project combined mature technological solutions with specialized services.
Project Objectives
- To preserve and promote the rich ethnographic heritage of Arachova, with a special focus on the traditional textile arts of weaving and embroidery.
- To digitize and document the historical archive, traditional costumes, embroidery and weaving patterns, as well as other ethnographic objects.
- To develop a digital platform for the general public, educators, and researchers.
- To redesign and upgrade the Museum’s official website (arachovamuseum.gr) to support its modern role in cultural dissemination.
Project Outcomes
- The following materials have been digitized and documented:
- Historical items such as loose documents, old books, rare prints, photographs, postcards, and engravings.
- Embroidery and weaving patterns, traditional costumes, woven fabrics, and objects of everyday life.
- All material has been catalogued using the specialized TMS Collections system and is accessible through the eMuseum
- The project enhances connectivity with international digital databases, promoting the cultural wealth of Arachova globally.
Funding
The project is funded by the “Antonis Tritsis” Programme of the Hellenic Ministry of the Interior, under the proposal approved by the “Greece 2021” Committee.
• Total project budget: €142,798.40 (incl. VAT)
• Funding from the “Antonis Tritsis” Programme: €116,054.08 (incl. VAT)
Implementation
The contractor responsible for the project’s implementation is Uni Systems, which undertook the digitization, documentation, and digital presentation of the Museum’s collections.
