Gift ideas Hania Region

Here you will find handcrafted icons, which are based on the classical traditions of Byzantine art, as maintained and handed down by the great masters in the field, notably the monks of Mount Athos (which explains the name of this shop). Bringing back an icon of Byzantine style can be a wonderful gift for loved ones, or a beautiful souvenir for oneself, but it should be noted that it is not a cheap purchase, which is quite justified by the know-how and materials needed for this art.

Through her vibrantly coloured ceramics and paintings, Alexandra has succeeded in a challenge that few Cretan artists would have dared: to combine traditional Cretan symbolism with a modern vision of art. Her works are the aesthetic witnesses of the inspiration she found when returning to Vatolakkos, the village of her ancestors. Before visiting her showcase, keep in mind that Alexandra's cheerful curved pottery is made on the island, following processes used by her Minoan ancestors 3,000 years ago.

Looking to bring back a beautiful gift from your trip to Crete? In this store you will find beautiful kοpanelli (laces) made by the women of the village in the purest Cretan tradition. It is a weaving technique whose origin is lost in time. The lace is woven with the help of a dozen wooden sticks that are placed vertically on a small loom. The lace design is placed on the koussouni, a term that is most likely derived from the French word "coussin".