They became known from their eminent Karsaniki stitch that took its name from Karia of Lefkada, the place from where it began.
Karytaina is a picturesque and historic village of Arcadia, which has been designated as preserved. It is located at an altitude of 582 meters, on St. Elias Mountain (or Akriovouni) and is 54 kilometers away from the prefecture's capital, Tripoli and 20 km from Megalopoli.| 1|2|3|4|5| |