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CORF U

Artisanal and
handcrafted, CURIUDO of spring and summer as well as the introversion of
jewelry pieces are
driven and filled with autumn and winter. This rotation or constant change
youthful energy. forces you to evolve and redefine things and situations
continuously.
Are there specific places in Corfu that you love and would ROSE GARDEN
find difficult to say goodbye to?
Some of Corfu’s beaches have held a special place in my Corfu Gastronomy
heart ever since I was a child, as well as the island’s old
asking from you. Your purity and truth. So in order to be town; the magical ‘Kandounia’ of the city that unfold Located in a beautiful garden just off the main road in Moraitika, the awarded Rose Garden is committed to creating
true your choices need to be true. With this in mind, I like a maze, just like our thoughts do.
made the decision to change profession and follow what Where do you find refuge in Corfu when you’re overwhelmed? contemporary Mediterranean dishes with emphasis on Corfiot Gastronomy, always using local and fresh produce.
fulfills me and makes me happy. Is there a specific destination you drive to in order to calm An extensive wine list includes wines from most Greek vineyards.
The name Curiudo has its own story to tell. How did you down?
choose the brand name you have created? The sea and its aura provide me with a refuge both in
CURIUDO is a combination of the word Curio (a rare, the winter and summer! The sea helps me see issues and
unusual or interesting object) and the word Udo (peace in problems in a clearer light. The route that climbs to the
an African language) and refers to minimal and geometric old fortress of Corfu and the view of the old town and
jewelry, which I create by hand in my workshop in Corfu the whole island always “centres” me.
and reflects the mantra: “Be Yourself”. Tell us about your latest collection. What is it that makes
Tell us about Corfu, the place where you were born and it stand out?
have chosen to live with your family, where you create and The name of the last collection is «Meanings». That is,
where your business is located. What is it that it offers you? what is intended to be or expressed ... The key element
The close connection with nature and the sea is invaluable is the simple lines that can and do stand either on their
as it provides me with the necessary “reboot” that I need. own or can be worn together. This element of simplicity
It is a place with many colors, a place that changes and abstraction is what makes this collection stand out. Moraitika, Corfu 49084 Tel: +30 26610 75622
constantly which automatically puts you in the process of How through something simple we can find our expression
experientially following all the seasons, the extroversion or destination and identity… • •

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