Karya  is a mountainous village in the Prefecture of Lefkada in Greece. The population of the village is 989 inhabitants and is one of the most famous villages of Lefkada. It is located in the northern and central part of the island. The village is perched on Mount Elati, at an altitude of 500 meters and above, while at the root of the village there is a small plateau. Karya village became famous for its unique fabrics. Traditional woven and embroidery made for centuries using a special technique Karsan stitch made the place a special destination. The settlement is also the Maria Koutsohero Folklore Museum with a large collection of woven and embroidery, dedicated to the woman who first imposed and later taught her technique karsanikis stitch.