Greek Folk Art
Everything about Greek folk arts and crafts, manufacturers,etailers, retailers, artists and craftspeople, and shops.
Komboloi - The No-Worry Beads of Greece
Explore the fascinating story of the worry beads of Greece - and see how they may enhance your trip.
Explore the fascinating story of the worry beads of Greece - and see how they may enhance your trip.
The Penmaker of Poros
Combining honey, olive wood, and skill, craftsman Mixalis Boras of MIK pens creates sensuous writing instruments on the island of Poros.
Combining honey, olive wood, and skill, craftsman Mixalis Boras of MIK pens creates sensuous writing instruments on the island of Poros.
Ekonomeas Gallery - Unusual "new" ancient art
This jaded shopper's spirit revived at the sight of these unusual approaches to ancient art styles - you may enjoy them too.
This jaded shopper's spirit revived at the sight of these unusual approaches to ancient art styles - you may enjoy them too.
Spirit of Greece
Vassilis Politakis recreates Minoan pottery using traditional materials and techniques, making exact copies as well as new pieces inspired with the spirit of the ancient Minoans.
Vassilis Politakis recreates Minoan pottery using traditional materials and techniques, making exact copies as well as new pieces inspired with the spirit of the ancient Minoans.
Cretan Arts
On-line shopping for reproductions of Cretan frescos, the Snake Goddess (check out the nice plaque as well as the statues), even Minoan-themed T-shirts. Handmade on Crete.
On-line shopping for reproductions of Cretan frescos, the Snake Goddess (check out the nice plaque as well as the statues), even Minoan-themed T-shirts. Handmade on Crete.
Potter's Village of Thrapsano
Fascinating account of the process of making pithara - large pots - in the traditional villages of Thrapsano and Margarites.
Fascinating account of the process of making pithara - large pots - in the traditional villages of Thrapsano and Margarites.
Komboloi Museum of Nafplion
Part workshop and store, part museum, this delightful spot is well worth a visit to anyone interested in worry beads, either virtually at their website or in person in the Peloponnese. On-line sales as well.
Part workshop and store, part museum, this delightful spot is well worth a visit to anyone interested in worry beads, either virtually at their website or in person in the Peloponnese. On-line sales as well.
Komboloi
From Yasou, a detailed look at these omnipresent symbols of Greekness.
From Yasou, a detailed look at these omnipresent symbols of Greekness.
Komboskini - Prayer Ropes
Traditional prayer ropes as used by Greek Orthodox monks, made at monasteries.
Traditional prayer ropes as used by Greek Orthodox monks, made at monasteries.
Museum of Greek Folk Art
Fascinating museum in Athens, devoted to the many arts and crafts of Greek traditional culture.
Fascinating museum in Athens, devoted to the many arts and crafts of Greek traditional culture.
Nanos Woodworking
Traditional handcarved icons, cabinets and other furnishings, anything made of wood, large or small.
Traditional handcarved icons, cabinets and other furnishings, anything made of wood, large or small.
Pipinas Copper and Bronze
Handmade metal objects and accessories.
Handmade metal objects and accessories.
The Stefana Collection - Worry Beads
Finely crafted, upscale worry beads for the fashion-minded collector. They also offer traditional wedding crowns.
Finely crafted, upscale worry beads for the fashion-minded collector. They also offer traditional wedding crowns.
Worryknot.com
Find out about the history of komboloi (worry beads), and order on-line from a big selection.
Find out about the history of komboloi (worry beads), and order on-line from a big selection.
How to Tie a Greek Orthodox Prayer Rope
This is a different, hands-on approach to this Greek folk art. Photos, even a video.
This is a different, hands-on approach to this Greek folk art. Photos, even a video.
Derpapas Mosaics
Inspired by ancient Minoan art and by the beauty of the surrounding islands, this mosaic artist revivifies this tradition.
Inspired by ancient Minoan art and by the beauty of the surrounding islands, this mosaic artist revivifies this tradition.