“Tradition opens roads”. BH’s work in KATHIMERINI newspaper By Katerina Frentzou, Journalist, Founder of the cultural organization Branding Heritage Branding Heritage cultural organization records, showcases and digitizes techniques that connect valuable elements of local heritage with the creative presence of Crete. Tradition Opens New PathsBy Katerina Frentzou Katerina FrentzouJournalistFounder of the cultural organization Branding Heritage The […]

Heritage #reinvented BH Kids meets the students of Crete BH Kids participates in the Week #Εθελοντισμού organized by the Foundation #Μαμιδάκη in Agios Nikolaos #Κρήτης, with 2 #εργαστήρια, presenting modern weaving techniques, but also how traditional textiles are transformed into modern products. The 1st workshop concerns the Tufting technique (weaving technique) and will be attended by 6 […]

Heritage #reinvented BH Kids meets the students of CreteBH Kids participated in the Week #Εθελοντισμού organized by the Mamidaki Foundation in Agios Nikolaos #Κρήτης  presenting modern weaving techniques, but also how traditional textiles are transformed into modern fashion products and was attended by 6 classes from the Middle and High Schools of the area.The workshop was implemented […]

Branding Heritage organized 2 weaving workshops, one at the Monastery Saint Konsrantin in Kalamata and one at the weaving structure in Geraki, Lakonia, as this period records the Weavers of Peloponnese (Messinia/Lakonia/Arcadia) creating the first Database of Greek weaving artisans with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Karelia Foundation. The workshops were […]

Artistic Workshop – BH Kids   in Peloponnese (Ripessi Village) Το Branding Heritage in the context of actions to highlight and preserve the traditional art of weaving develops synergies in order to encourage young people and children to draw inspiration from their cultural heritage. In 2023 in collaboration with the teacher Eleni Markopoulou organised a workshop […]

The founder of the cultural organization Branding Heritage, journalist Katerina Frentzou participated in a discussion organized by Marie Claire Greece magazine in the framework of the Power Trip Forum on female empowerment, the future of sustainable fashion, the perspectives of cultural entrepreneurship and the significant influence of heritage #heritage in modern design. Participants in the […]

The cultural body Branding Heritage (ΒH) as part of its actions for the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage implements the project The Weavers of Greece, a project that highlights the textile heritage of the place through the recording of weaving artisans, techniques, tools but also the connection of weavers with Greek and foreign designers. […]

In the context of actions to preserve tradition, highlight the importance of sustainability and the utilization of natural raw materials, BH in collaboration with the Department of Textile Conservation of the University of Western Attica organized a workshop on the creation of vegetable threads. Eleni Koukoulaki, BH’s handicraft consultant and conservator of the organization’s Collection […]

The mysterious ancient civilisation that resonates now Why does the first great Greek civilisation continue to inspire artists and designers today? Beverley D’Silva explores the Hellenistic revival and its roots with the ancient Minoans of Crete. By Beverley D’Silva Corinthian columns; sculptures of goddesses and god-like figures; sun-baked buildings bleached bone white; geraniums planted in […]