Meet the designer
Faye Chatzi:
A Living Thread Between Past and Present
A Greek artisan, textile artist, and experimental archaeologist, Faye Chatzi is dedicated to reviving the ancient art of weaving. Rooted in deep research and close collaboration with archaeologists, her work brings to life techniques practiced in the Cyclades over 7,000 years ago.
Each creation is made entirely by hand—without electricity or digital tools—using traditional instruments such as the spindle, the distaff, and the upright loom. This commitment to authenticity, paired with a refined artistic vision, results in textiles that are both culturally significant and contemporary. Her pieces have been exhibited in major museums across Greece and internationally, honouring heritage through craftsmanship.
Philosophy
Wool
Spun from Silence and Salt
Each spring, a time-honoured ritual unfolds on the uninhabited island of Rheneia, where Faye shears her own flock of sheep. The wool is washed in the island’s sea, then gently cleansed with green soap and dried beneath the Aegean sun.
Entirely hand-spun, the resulting thread is raw, pure, and deeply Cycladic—echoing the spirit of the land it comes from.
Rooted in Time, Made by Hand
The foundation of Faye’s practice lies in intention, patience, and respect for ancient knowledge. She works entirely by hand, without machines or electricity, embracing traditional tools and age-old methods that preserve the rhythm of craft.
Her chosen materials—wool and silk—hold deep meaning, selected not for ease but for their connection to nature and tradition. Each piece becomes a quiet bridge between the past and the present.
