Artisan Profiles
Daydream Ceramics
Alexandra Nikolakopoulou was born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece. Always being an avid artist, in 2003 she took up pottery under the tutelage of George Vavatsis and she was hooked. She currently works out of Hoorn in the Netherlands, creating functional pieces of handmade pottery made from stoneware clay and adorned with terra sigilatta, slips and glazes.
She specialises in simple forms, playful and nostalgic patterns and subtle details.
A Hue of Greek Blue
Sarah Galanaki-Moore has lived in Greece for over 24 years and puts her passion for the country at the heart of her contemporary and fresh collection. She has a strong desire to capture the beauty, uniqueness and simplicity that is Greece.
Sophia
Enjoy Thinking is a brand which strives to evoke the authenticity deeply engraved on ancient Greek cultural heritage of Greece through ethical trade and collaborative processes.
Based on Greek history's concept of beauty, health, endurance, strength, victory and wisdom, and inspired by all those things that have remained constant, beautiful, authentic and true: “Enjoy thinking” collection is an ever growing line of handmade home accessories and lifestyle pieces.
Created exclusively in Greece and Europe, Sophia’s concept collection is the first step of an initiative aiming to generate a cultural alliance and a creative cluster supporting the sustainable development of artists and professionals involved in arts, design, fashion, arts & crafts.
Ploos Design
A creative studio founded in 2013 by two young industrial designers, Angelica Niarchou and Georgia Oikonomopoulou. Based in Athens, the pair met whilst studying design on the beautiful island of Syros. They create collections of modern everyday items and products inspired by their heritage.
Translate Handcrafted
Translate-Handwoven Ikat, launched in 2012 is a concept apparel and textiles label in India with a primary focus on reviving the age-old art of Ikat by honouring the artisan's know-how. We aim to transform the traditional handcrafted textiles into comfortable, timeless clothing and lifestyle pieces.
Translate is committed to giving life to the Ikat craft technique by empowering and providing consistent employment to the sixth generation artisanal communities. We are dedicated to setting up the path of revival and resurgence of this artform.