Kinto

For other uses, see Kinto (disambiguation).

A picture of kinto, early 20th century, Tiflis, Russian Empire.

A Kinto (Georgian: კინტო), was a trader or an unemployed person mostly occupied in stealing or entertaining others in dukhans (restaurant), popular in Tbilisi in 19th century and early 20th century.

The Georgian Kintouri dance in based on the character of the kintos, and portrays them as cunning, swift, and informal. The dance is light natured and fun to watch.

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