Robia di Cipri
Once traded across the Mediterranean and prized for its extraordinary crimson hue, Robia di Cipri was among the natural treasures that shaped Cyprus's textile legacy. The dye brought depth and vibrancy to Alatsia, the island's distinctive handwoven fabric, preserving a tradition where colour, craftsmanship, and heritage became inseparable.
Woven Roots
The woven roots collection is a love letter to all the Cypriot women that carried on crafting and passing it on to their daughters and granddaughters. The women that once carried these traditions to the next generations.
Letters from Folkmona
When fashion forgets its purpose
A note from Andreani I spent the past two months attending fashion shows, following fashion weeks around the world, and meeting emerging designers. London, the one I attend, is always...
When fashion forgets its purpose
When fashion forgets its purpose
Why we stopped wearing our traditional clothes
In Europe, contrary to countries in the Middle East and Asia, we rarely encounter people wearing their traditional clothing. At Folkmona we began by asking the question: Why? Our purpose...
Why we stopped wearing our traditional clothes
Why we stopped wearing our traditional clothes
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