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PEOPLE / CRETE

KATERINA MAKRIYANNI

CHANIA’S

SUPERSTAR

JEWELLERY

DESIGNER

Discover what fuels this international jewellery designer’s
creativity whose intricate beautiful designs can be found at
Domes Resorts & Reserves.

KATERINA MAKRIYANNI’S sen to live in, the city that I love. What are your favorite plac-
love for the applied arts and It inspires me every day and of- es in Crete that you would rec-
her family’s legacy in the field fers me a quality of life that I be- ommend visitors see?
of jewellery design and produc- lieve is reflected in each of my Crete hides so many trea-
tion led her to pursue specialized collections. I always look at the sures - even the locals don’t
courses in design and engrav- colours that are abundant in the know about them – and they
ing at the L’ Arti Orafe Universi- nature that you find in Chania all provide unique moments of
ty in Florence. Since her debut such as the intense greens with relaxation, tranquility and priva-
at Paris Fashion Week in col- the amazing purple of thyme as cy. So beyond its famous sights
laboration with Maria Kastani as inspiration. Cretan folk art pro- such as Elafonissi, Balos, the
global brand ambassador, her vides an inexhaustible source Preveli Monastery, Kedrodasos
unique pieces can be found on of ideas as well as life in Cha- etc., I would suggest the South
Net-a-Porter, Matches Fashion, nia itself - through its simplicity. of Crete, where you will discov- The red lace Your creations are charac- Is there a piece of jewelry
Lane Crawford, Browns Fashion Domes Resorts & Reserves er pristine beaches which you fan earrings terized by a strong theatrical (from any one of the museums
in London, Boutique1 in UAE, harmoniously combine local can reach either by boat or on element that originates from on the island, preferably) that
On Pedder in Asia, Jill Wolf Jew- tradition with a relaxed, bohe- foot as well as picturesque vil- are inspired your studies as well as Italian you admire which you would
elry in Switzerland as well as mian luxury stay and experi- lages that reflect the wildness of by Cretan folk influences. What reactions do have loved to have designed
Domes Resorts & Reserves. In- ence. What piece from your the Cretan landscape. embroidery; you receive from visitors from yourself?
ternationally acclaimed for her jewellery collections should What are the signature el- they reflect abroad to these types of pieces? The ring that once belonged
designs and craftsmanship, with guests at our resort definitely ements in your summer col- They’re really popular every- to King Minos in the amazing
her creations having been fea- look out for? lection? the ambience of where! In particular, visitors Heraklion archaeological muse-
tured in magazines all around The red lace fan earrings that As is the case with each of Domes Resorts from abroad love the color and um. It is unparalleled in terms of
the world, we caught up with that they can purchase from my collections, for my Summer & Reserves, intensity of the jewelry. They its aesthetics and technical per-
Katerina to discuss her jewel- Domes Resorts & Reserves. 2021 collection I wanted to in- namely want to stand out and wear spe- fection. It’s made of pure gold, a
lery and love of Crete. Their design is inspired by Cre- clude my 2 great loves - the co- simplicity, cial pieces. Visitors who buy my material I absolutely adore and
Can you describe the connec- tan folk embroidery; they com- lour gold and other intense col- jewellery tend to know about features original engraved de-
tion between Chania and the bine Cretan art with the bohemi- ors – this time in a different way. relaxation and my brand already – they are the signs depicting Cretan nature
pieces that you create which an character of my red silk fan So I created colorful silk beads luxury. type of person who wants to and is exceptional detailed. It
have been featured on the cov- which is one of my characteristic in various shapes that are em- know about the designer be- is one of my favorite designs
ers of magazines around the designs. These earrings reflect braced by ornate bronze ele- Internationally hind the pieces themselves. because it is such a statement
acclaimed
world? the ambience of Domes Resorts ments. The result is impressive- jewellery They have a very high appre- piece whilst being so simple at
designer
Chania is the city I grew up & Reserves, namely simplicity, ly colored jewelry that is perfect Katerina ciation for the design process it- the same time, which makes
in; it’s the city that I have cho- relaxation and luxury. for the summer months. Makriyianni, self, craftsmanship and creativ- it classic and definitely unfor-
creator of KM
jewelry. ity in general. gettable.

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