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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Lava Scapes | Moodboard
The moodboard draws inspiration from Lava Scapes of Nisyros. The whole of the island Nisyros is made up of volcanic rock varying from famously hard black obsidian to very soft off-white pumice. Some of the most spectacular features are lava pinnacles, thrust upwards during eruptions and sculpted into fascinating and weird shapes by gases exploding …
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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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Olympians of Karpathos | Moodboard
The moodboard draws inspiration from Olympos of Karpathos. According to a local myth, the first inhabitants of the island loved their home so much that kidnapped the Olympian Gods from Mount Olympus and brought them to live with them to the highest mountain of Karpathos, named Olympus after them. Therefore they were called Arpathei (those [...] More →
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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Cycladic frames | Moodboard
This moodboard draws inspiration from colourful cycladic frames of doors and windows. The prevailing colour has always been blue and along with the white-washed houses, this colour combination has become a trademark of Cyclades. The widespread use emanates from the ancient belief that the sky-blue shade of turquoise has the power to keep evil away. …
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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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Ergon Mykonos : Minoan Pasiphaë
All of the Ergon Mykonos creations are inspired by the images of Greek mythology, elements and materials of our rich culture and are customised to the contemporary, minimal aesthetic & pop culture. The Minoans S/S 17 collection is inspired by the myth of Minotaur, the findings of Knossos ruins and the way of life of …
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Kridemnon : immortal Veil
Kridemnon means headscarf in Ancient Greek; a divine piece of cloth belonging to goddess Ino that saves Odysseus and takes him from the island of Calypso to the land of Phaeaceans. Kridemnon also refers to the headscarf of Hecuba, who takes it from her head when she learns about the loss of Hector, her son. …
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