‘Mati’ is one of Bord De L’ Eau most popular collections of lucky charms, believed to have the power to protect from jealousy and negative energy. The evil eye, known as μάτι Mati, ‘eye’, as an apotropaic visual device, is known to have been a fixture in Greece dating back to at least the 6th century BC, when it commonly appeared …
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Bord De L’ Eau : Mati symbolism
Spring Blooming-Tales | Moodboard
The moodboard draws inspiration from the Goddess of Springtime and Rebirth- Persephone. The myth of Persephone is one of the oldest of all Greek myths. Her story is a personification of some of the most universal concepts about the circle of life. SHOP SOPHIA Decorative Objects As the Goddess of Springtime and Rebirth, she is eternally connected …
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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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Ruho Design : present remnants
Ruho’s journey begins with objects discarded and presumably at the end of their life cycle. What is otherwise conceived as a final stage of a furniture, object or space is perceived by Ruho as a chance for a new beginning and a new design. Ruho is a multi-disciplinary design studio based in Brooklyn founded in …
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Maria Sigma : handcrafted Heirloom
Inspired by the vivid colours of Greek nature and exceptional trousseaux -proikia- pieces of greek heritage, with a passion for re-inter-preting traditional craft techniques in a lively and contemporary way, Maria Sigma aims to create sustainable and Zero Waste textiles by using exclusively natural fibers. By emphasising on materials and texture, and removing any superfluous …
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Tria etc : Artisans collective
Tria etc collaborates with talented artisans and artistic minds in Greece to create exclusive accessories and homeware, which masterfully merge tradition with innovation. The idea was born out of its three co-owners’ shared love of Greece and passion for all things authentic. TRIA ETC Ifigeneia The Ifigeneia Collection of white-and-blue pillows was handmade for Tria etc …
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Sophia : design Philosophia
Inspired by the precious history of Greece and its concept of beauty, health, endurance, strength, victory and wisdom, and inspired by all those things that have remained constant, beautiful, authentic and true, through time, Sophia’s collections, ‘Eternity Today’ & ‘Philosophia’, consist of a diverse array of home accessories and cultural gifts from statuettes and cushions …
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Two Is Company : Archaic modernism
Two Is Company design concept is thematically diverse taking ancient Greek patterns, symbols and structures and redefining them within a contemporary context. The firm’s designs are characterized by a subtle sense of luxury balanced with a touch of austerity and sensuality combining archaic harmony with Mid-century modernism. Two Is Company’s distinctive and contemporary aesthetics are …
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When in Greece : travel mementos
When in Greece is a travel brand aiming to create beautiful and quality products associated with the travelling experience in Greece. All products are designed and crafted in the brand’s Athens based workshop. Key design of the visual identity beyond the concept of travel are the concepts of landmark and fragment as mementos. When in …
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popRenaissance : Eye bowl
The Eye bowl was designed and created by Manos Mpatzolis in Santorini island, 2014. Inspired by minimalism of Cyclades and white/ blue Greek colors, he created the paper mache bowl, using recycled paper on a spherical mold. In tradition, the blue eye, known as μάτι (mati) is used for protection from the bad energy, dating …
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