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PAROS ARTS

To make the most of your visit to Yria
Ceramics, you need to open your
mind to its concept and let your heart
show you the way. The spacious
showroom of Stelios Gikas in the
main Agora of Paroikia is packed
with authentic experiences and
unsuspected treasures…

A TRUE TREASURE TROVE A HIGHLY-SKILLED and visionary ceramic artist, unique products sourced around the globe, it is Stelios’ on-

Stelios Gikas founded Yria Ceramics on the island in
site peaceful gallery and studio, built by himself which is
1977. With a wide range of delightful functional pieces,
the north side of the island, this is where you can view how
many of which are hand-painted in Stelios' extraordinarily truly extraordinary. Overlooking the village of Kostos on
Timeless and transcendent, skilled style, Yria Ceramics’ underlying concept is simple: his timeless, enduringly beautiful fine ceramics are made.
discover Stelios Gikas’ visionary pieces, to take humble clay and transform it into something truly Featuring shapes and motifs that often echo more ancient
wonderful. Based on creating pieces not only destined for
sources, it is their colours and distinctive designs that are
utilitarian objects, simple forms and one’s shelf but conceived to stir the soul, each and every totally original. And with shipping available all over the
designs made by hand and designed to piece speaks of an intimacy and thoughtful creation process. world, it may prove impossible to choose between his works
While objects can be found in the showroom/lifestyle store
that are truly pieces of art unto themselves, rendering them
elevate the mind and soul. in Paroikia which also sells home furnishings as well as pieces that will be cherished forever. •

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