Each HERSE artwork is an original vivid synthesis of elements drawn from masterpieces belonging to diverse artistic movements over the centuries. The artwork is imprinted using as a canvas garments of high quality luxurious fabrics. Every design is produced in pre-specified limited numbers. Each item is accompanied by a Unique Authenticity Code Number, so any HERSE client …
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Herse : Art Synthesis
Ethos : Thracian motifs
During the 18th and 19th century, life in Greece is characterized by strong values, traditions and customs. The several records that document the rich culture of that period act as a source of inspiration for Ethos Stories and its creations. All Ethos Stories jewels are designed with love, showing respect to the local traditions, meeting …
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Cyclades : Timeless Art pieces
The Cyclades name derives from a group of islands in the Aegean sea forming a circle (Cyclos) around the sacred island of Delos. Cyclades draws its inspiration from ancient art, nature and Mythology to create timeless luxury silk scarves and fashion accessories that have a mythical character. Geometrical shapes, human figures, ancient gods and elements …
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Alexquisite : Handcrafted in ONE
Alexquisite stands for superior quality, handmade leather goods and intelligent design that is tailor-made to the needs and tastes of a contemporary, mobile aesthete. The core principle of Alexquisite’s design ethos is soft design — a design language that blends together practicality and function with intuitive beauty and a playful involvement of all the senses. Each piece is carefully …
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Sophia : Eternity today
Sophia ‘Eternity Today’ collection, designed by designer Alexandra and inspired by the authenticity deeply engraved in ancient Greek heritage, introduces a modern colour palette, defined by sophisticated hues and warm, rich tones – blue black, forest green, petrol and raspberry – with a touch of gleam, metallic gold, silver, copper and black. Embracing different materiality …
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The Grenadine Season
In Ancient Greek mythology, the Pomegranate was known as the ‘fruit of the dead’ and believed to have sprung from the blood of Adonis. The Greeks were familiar with the fruit far before it was introduced to Rome via Carthage, and it figures in multiple myths and artworks. The myth of Persephone, the goddess of …
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Meraki : soul Essence
Handcrafted in Greece by local craftsmen using premium quality top grain leather, Meraki bags are named after the greek word ‘Meraki’ that describes the soul, creativity or love put into what you do – it is the essence of yourself in your work. The names given to Meraki bags are inspired by untranslatable words from …
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Donkey paths in Chora
Donkeys have played a very important role in Greece’s past and especially in insular Greece. Donkeys have been a reliable partner for transporting goods , as well as, the main means of personal transportation around the island until less than a century ago. The donkey has been used for carrying olives, grapes, and other domestic …
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Kalliniki sandals : Geometric balance
According to a local myth, the first people of Karpathos, loved their home so much that kidnapped the Olympian Gods and brought them to the island. It is true that even today, in some villages, the locals conserve ancient traditions that are dated back to the ancient Doris and The Minoan Crete. One of these …
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Ethos : Cretan motifs
The very heart of Ethos inspiration lies in the Greek traditional costumes, as well as the textiles and embroideries used by women to decorate their homes. Memories from the past, forgotten stories and values can be traced in each creation, while carefully selected materials and special techniques remind of Greece’s rich past. ‘We focus on …
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