CULTURAL DIALOGUES

MUSEUM OF CYCLADIC ART ,2025

ANCIENT WEAVING: THE MAGIGOF THE UPRIGHT LOOM

On the occasion of International Museum Day and as part of the ICOM initiative, a hands-on presentation was held at the Museum of Cycladic Art.
The presentation focused on the revival of the ancient weaving technique using the upright loom, based on experimental archaeology research, and was carried out with the support of ARTEX – Center for Research on Ancient Textiles.
Participants had the opportunity to closely observe the weaving process, become familiar with the materials and tools of the era, and gain insight into the significance of weaving as a fundamental aspect of daily life and cultural identity in the ancient world.

An exclusively handmade Silk-Linen dress created for the exhibition “You Have My Blessing to Learn the Loom”—a tribute to the art of weaving, organized by the Charitable Institute of the Municipality of Mykonos (KDEPPAM) and the Mykonos Folklore Museum.

Woven entirely by hand using in-house silk produced through the Peace Silk method, the Tanit dress draws inspiration from the protective Phoenician deity whose symbol appears in the House of Dolphins in Delos. A timeless emblem against negativity, Tanit becomes a contemporary symbol of spiritual rebirth and resilience.

HERACLION ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, 2018

KIRKIS DRESS

Curated by: Branding Heritage
Handwoven on a traditional loom, the Kirkis Dress was created for “Contemporary Minoans”, an exhibition by NGO Branding Heritage at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Inspired by the mural depictions of women in Minoan frescoes, the piece combines ajour and tabby weaves and is adorned with hand-finished silk fringes.