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creative period that would provide me
with knowledge and ideas not only
in terms of producing a collection.
So, you could say that by diving into
the sea of creation and creativity, I
swam at that time with all my might
and continue to swim and create
incessantly at my own pace.
Tell us about Chania, the city that you
have chosen to live and create in? What
is it that it has offered you?
Chania is a beautiful city that I love
mainly for its beauty but also for the
significant quality of life that it offers
me. The ability to access dream places,
such as its magical beaches and high Spring-Summer 2023 Collection:
mountains, in a short time has a “Being able to showcase the
priceless value for me. While I live masterful Cretan embroidery or
impressive weaving is an endless
in a beautiful village in the suburbs source of inspiration.”
of Chania with abundant nature and
a refreshing tranquility that inspires
me, if I want to be social and visit the
old harbor, I can do that too within
fifteen minutes. It sounds ideal and it Let’s do something extraordinary
is. In combination with my profession
which is based on inspiration and
creation, living here has provided very long tradition that goes deep
the ideal place to live and create. back in time along with the art of
Chania, as well as the surrounding area weaving. As you can see in my own
has a particular story to tell that combines designs, I love the vibrant colors and
the old with the new. Can you provide fabrics that you come across in Crete’s
us with something from Chania’s past traditional fabric and clothing.
as well as something new emerging in Where do you find refuge on the island?
the city that you equally love? My house is my refuge. Fortunately, I
I know everyone says this but for me it’s is our new archaeological museum, an live in a village called Aptera which
the beauty of the old harbor that the inspirational architectural creation is significantly important in terms
Venetians left behind for us to enjoy. that helps you travel smartly and of archaeological interest and was
I still can’t get over how beautiful it effortlessly through Crete’s great a crossroads of cultures during its
is to watch the sun rise and set there. history after which you can enjoy a great history. The area, due to its
Even after so many years of living glass of wine overlooking the whole abundance of antiquities has remained
here, it never fails to amaze me! At city of Chania! relatively untouched for the most
the same time, however, Chania is Is there an artistic side of Crete that part and nature has done its miracle.
inhabited by people with dreams to interests and inspires you in your own The tranquility I feel when walking
improve this city and to highlight work? through the village and being at one
beautiful destinations beyond the One type of Cretan art that has with nature is like a soothing balm
perimeters of the old city. A new spot interested me for many years is that for my soul which is something that
I have discovered, like many people, of the local embroidery. We have a I need and that gives me strength. • Old Harbour of Chania, Chania, Crete, Greece 731 00
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