Branding Heritage Presents “The Weavers of Greece” at Geraki, Laconia Geraki, Laconia – Branding Heritage (BH) founder and journalist Katerina Frentzou presented the project “The Weavers of Greece”—an initiative dedicated to safeguarding, documenting, and connecting traditional weaving with contemporary designers—during two important cultural events: ➡️ the 2nd Meeting of the Cultural Heritage Network, organized by […]

 Aristides Tzoneurakis* talks about the history of the Fustanella – traditional pleated skirt- and how it was worn in different regions of Greece *The tailor and embroiderer from Argos, Aristides Tzoneurakis – founder of Aristotechnema Traditional Costumes – creates  traditional costumes as well as modern garments and accessories inspired by Greek tradition. In 2021, he […]

Capers, honey, plant bulbs, olives, coriander, seafood, pork and wheat are some of the ingredients that Minoans used in their cuisine. Archaeologist Jerolyn Morrison explains what the ancient Cretans ate and reveals her own Minoan recipes. By Jerolyn MorrisonArchaeologist, founder of “Minoan Tastes” Unfortunately, there are no texts referring to the Minoans’ culinary habits, due […]

Ancient Athenian artisans had acquired a high level of expertise in textile manufacturing, allowing them to create unique fabrics by employing a variety of techniques. Pyramid-shaped loom weights from the Pnyx and detail of fabric from Koropi in stereoscope © ARTEX By Stella SpantidakiArchaeologist & President of the Hellenic Centre for Research and Conservation of […]

Tyrian Purple, also known as imperial dye, was the most expensive dye of the ancient world, a sacred colour, a symbol of power and authority. Only a few grammes of Tyrian Purple could be extracted from 12,000 sea shells, enough just to dye the circumference of a plain garment. That is why every purple garment […]