#traditional textiles
A variety of floor cushions are now available to shop online.
This handwoven piece is inspired by Turkish traditional textile designs with vibrant colours that brighten up any room.
Dear all,
It has been decided that the traditional weaving lessons will take place next week under the condition that participants will have to wear a mask. There are three out of four slots available, so do let me know if you are interested. The dates and times are:
Thursday 15th / 8:30am-1:30pm
Friday 16th / 8:30am-1:30pm
Saturday 17th / 8:30am-1:30pm
The course costs a total of €180 (€80 to be payed upfront to secure a place) and takes place at the workshop in Kaimakli, Nicosia. For more information please click here: https://www.juliastreou.com/lessons
And to book a place email me at [email protected]
Thank you!
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You are invited to view the new collection of handwoven cushion covers, depicting charming figurative scenes and planes of mellow gradients.
Respect for old knowledge and craftsmanship is at the core of these designs, which feature an amalgamation of traditional elements with modern minimal weaves.
At the workshop one can also find a variety of delightful handwoven items like bracelets, shawls, mobile phone cases, cushion covers, pouches and glass-mats.
All make unique beautiful Christmas presents!
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Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 December 2021
From 10.30 until 17.30
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1 St Barbara’s Street(next to St Barbara’s church)
Kaimakli, 1021 Nicosia, Cyprus
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T: 99475219
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A new design for a cushion cover. The female figure is adapted from traditional weaves but the rest of the delightful outing depiction was conjured up by myself ️.
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A traditional weaving lesson will take place on the 25th of July (8:30-13:30) and there are currently three slots available.
We will cover the basics of Phyti (pictured) and Asproploumia weaves.
The cost is €80 and for more information please email me at [email protected].
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Very happy that my book on Fytiotiko weaving is finally out!
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It covers traditional weave layouts, names and origins of woven elements (ploumia) as well as Fytiotika trading history, among others. Weave drafts and diagrams can also be found in the appendices.
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Here is a piece (1st photo) by Mrs Georgia Theodorou (47*139cm) with some complex tassel work at the lower end.
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On Saturday the 3rd of April, a morning of warp making will take place at the workshop. Students from the most recent traditional weaving lessons are invited to watch this physical and laborious -but rewarding- process. There are various mechanised methods which can speed up the aforementioned undertaking significantly, but I like to use traditional techniques the most.
Zarif Designs is based in Kabul Afghanistan, where they employ and trains local Afghan men and women to practice handcrafted work.
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Handmade in Peru, Fortress of Inca combines the finest traditional Peruvian textiles, known as ‘mantas’ with premium leather to produce a contemporary footwear collection with distinction.
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