SPRING – SUMMER 2020

The brand

KLOTHO is a sustainable fashion brand founded in Crete in 2016 that brings together the Art of Weaving with contemporary design and global trends to create items of timeless aesthetics.

Artisanal garments of relaxed chic elegance made of lasting quality materials and handloom embroidered patterns.

GYNAIKA, meaning  “woman” in Greek is our pendant for 2024, dedicated to every woman in the world.Coming in the shape of a girl it is a reminder to woman empowerment.Crafted with intricate details it pays homage to the strength and love women bring to the world celebrating at the same time the various roles women play in our lives. In many cultures women have been worshipped as goddesses, making this pendant an ode to woman’s enduring power, her influence and significance in society. Inspired by the Minoan Snake Goddess.

MODERN ROMANCE

Our FW 23/24 collection draws inspiration from the modern woman who is strong, capable,confident,bringing  love and balance to the world.

Cosy and warm fabrics, natural cottons and viscose  and a palette of fine ivory, forest green, classic black,denim blue  and elegant white add to a dynamic collection which exudes timeless sophistication and a strong feeling of Greek aesthetics.

The artisanal character of the collection is underlined by details, woven embroideries and fabrics woven entirely in our weaving studio in Crete,by local expert artisans.

OUR PRINT – THE STORY BEHIND

Our SS23 collection draws inspiration from the Tree of Life, is very broadly used pattern in Greek folk culture.

The Tree of Life is commonly featured in Greek embroideries and weavings expressing the bond between every living creature to the universe.

The print is exclusively dεsigned and illustrated for KLOTHΌ by artist Zeta Papdo.

ACCESSORIES

We happily present a limited collection of silk scarves and foulards, always serving our mission to respect the artisan’s traditional craftsmanship while creating statement pieces for the stylish aware.

This year we proudly include to our collection scraves made of recycled polyester, staying loyal to our values for recycling and ethos in fashion.

 

BAGS

KLOTHΌ has thoughtfully created a collection of the woman’s most loved accessory, the bag. Timeless and contemporary though not affected by trends, paying homage to craftsmanship and quality.

HOMEWARE

Our Homeware collection is a reflection of our ethos and brand values of conscious and mindful living. From handwoven wall hangings, natural candles, rugs, Cretan stitch embroideries framed in plexiglass, customised throws and runners ,this is the place to turn your house into a home.

CRAFTSMANSHIP

With a mission to preserve local artisans’ skills KLOTHO has an ethical supply chain using local materials and three 100 -year-old, hand operated looms for a zero carbon  footprint process. Since 2016 we have been creating hand- loomed textiles, a craft passed down through generations while at the same time exploring different ways to reimagine traditional textiles.

Studio – showroom

Our loom studio is located on the magical island of Crete, a tapestry of splendid beaches, ancient treasures, dreamy villages and vibrant cities. Find us in a place where Cretan architecture meets Greek hospitality and be guided to the whole process of textile weaving.