Customs and traditions

Weapons and arms had high importance in Pshav-Khevsureti. Arms included rifles, pistols, swords, daggers, spears, whips, spiked rings, shields, coats

Handcraftsmanship is a long-lasting tradition in the remote mountainous villages of Pshav-Khevsureti. Mastering fancywork was the duty of highlander women.

Pshavi residents believed in the existence of apudzis gveli (a home guardian snake) that was constantly around the house. The

Especially renowned were the Khevsur akimni, who were witch doctors that could perform the most complicated operations, including trepanation of

THE PSHAV TSATSLOBA AND KHEVSUR STSORPROBA The Pshav tsatsloba and Khevsur stsorproba is a unique tradition that was practiced until

For ages, funerary and mourning rites were given much importance in Pshav-Khevsureti. One of the most pronounced signs of respect

Pagan beliefs are still strongly present in the rituals and traditions of highlanders. Their shrine is called a khati (which

The rich diverse folk poetry of Pshavi and Khevsureti truly captures and presents their simple and beautiful way of life.