What is a gynaikonitis?

Answer 1

That is the area of ancient Greek homes dedicated to the women in the household, usually on the second floor. Men separated the activities of men and women into two distinct spheres, theirs of course being the more important.

Answer 2

In ancient Greece, the women's room was called a gynaikon. Here the women (15 years and up) spent many hours each weak spinning yarn and weaving cloth. They might also play music, nurse their children, or eat their meals.