Enjoy
thinking
SOPHIA’s
New
concept
collection
Enjoy
Thinking
Everybody agrees that life is not so easy
today and that the future looks uncertain.
At times like these, we all feel the need
to make our life at home better, more
comfortable and peaceful and we look
back to the past with nostalgia,
at all those things that have remained
constant and beautiful and true.
That is why Nostalgia is a strong deco
tendency today. And that is why
we chose Ancient Greece – constant,
beautiful, authentic and true – as a source
of inspiration for our new brand.
So our creative team – designer Alexandra,
family, friends and co-workers – got
together to see how to give a fresh
look to Nostalgia.
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We aimed to design
unique objects that
would help us set up
our own pleasant
private world,
to help us tell
our own personal
home story.
It was an exciting, creative journey.
We looked at the precious heritage
of Ancient Greece – the wise sayings
of philosophers and the exquisite statues
– and selected those that inspired us
and made us think and wonder.
Owls
The symbol of wisdom
Then we let our imagination free.
Adding color, humor and contemporary
lifestyle touches, we created thoroughly
modern hand-finished objets.
We chose to call this brand “Sophia” – a Greek
word that means “wisdom” – because ancient
Greek wisdom is timeless and amazingly relevant
today. And we are pleased to present
the accessories collection entitled
“Enjoy Thinking”, based on the concepts
of Beauty, Health, Victory, Endurance,
Strength and Wisdom.
WISE
SOPHIA
WISDOM
“The only true wisdom is in
knowing you know nothing”
–Socrates
27x11x10cm — 100% acrylic
“Wisdom alone is the science
of other science”
–Plato
27x10.5x9cm — 100% acrylic
“Wisdom begins in wonder”
–Socrates
25x10x9cm — 100% ceramine
S223311
S222511
S223111
S223411
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S223511
S222111
S222311
S222411
S221411
S221111
S221311
S221511
Every handmade item has
character, beauty, emotion
and a unique look thanks to
authentic motifs and patterns,
vivid color or individual
design. Delicately combining
eternity with modernity, every
item is a gift from yesterday,
to enjoy today and tomorrow.
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Statues
SOPHIA introduces three beautiful
envoys from the Golden Era of Classic
Greece, dressed up in cool colors to feel
at home in contemporary interiors.
Carefully crafted and hand—finished, each
item stands on a cubic base with a discreet
engraving of a philosopher’s epigram.
Proof that Beauty and SOPHIA make a perfect
couple… In natural ceramine.
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Head
of Hygeia
Hygeia – Greek for “health” –
was the ancient goddess and protector
of the health of the body and soul.
SOPHIA’s modern version of the goddess’
portrait is inspired by the 4th century
BC original by sculptor Skopas.
Serene and wearing an imperceptible
smile, this Hygeia is ready to live
in a modern home promising
good health to its inhabitants.
EXTRA LARGE
“Health and mind are two wonderful things in life” –Menander
45x19χ25cm — 100% Ceramine
S220428
S220127
S220330
S220529
MINI
SMALL
Medium
LARGE
C5th BC
11x4χ4.5cm — 100% Ceramine
“All in good measure” –Cleobulus
16x7χ8cm — 100% Ceramine
“All in good measure” –Cleobulus
23x11x13cm — 100% Ceramine
“A sound mind in a healthy body”
34x17x18cm — 100% ceramine
S220513
S220416
S220322
S220123
S220111
S220314
S220412
S220115
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S220318
S220517
S220119
S220420
S220521
S220326
S220424
S220525
Marathon
Boy
The head of a victorious young athlete
– part of a 4th century BC statue in
the manner of the celebrated sculptor
Praxiteles – combines innocence and
grace. It symbolizes happiness for
a victorious effort and belief in the
wonderful possibilities of the future.
EXTRA LARGE
“Good habits formed at youth make all the difference” –Aristotle
45x23x21cm — 100% Ceramine
S220241
S220140
S220342
SMALL
MEDIUM
LARGE
“Only the educated are free”
–Epictetus
17x7x9cm — 100% Ceramine
“Only the educated are free”
–Epictetus
25x13x10cm — 100% Ceramine
“An honest man is always achild”
–Socrates
32x16x14cm — 100% Ceramine
S220232
S220134
S220339
S220131
S220333
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S220336
S220235
S220137
S220238
Male Torso
Physical perfection is personified in this
nude male torso, inspired from an exhibit
at the National Archaeological Museum
in Athens. Its strong and muscular chest
is in the style of the famed sculptor
Polykleitus and stands as a symbol
of powerful virility and manhood.
Large
“The measure of a man is what he does with power” –Plato
38x15x12cm — 100% Ceramine
S220250
S220149
Small
Medium
“Well begun is half done”
–Aristotle
16x7x6cm — 100% Ceramine
“Courage is knowing what not to fear”
–Plato
22x8x8cm — 100% Ceramine
S220143
S220348
S220345
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S220244
S221046
S220247
S220351
Nike
“Nike” – or victory – was much sought
after in the ancient Greek world where
city-states like Athens and Sparta were
often at war with each other.
The goddess Nike was often represented
with wings — to warn that victory could easily fly
away to the other side and to show that
winning could be transient and short-lived.
Very wise — and another opportunity to bring
some Ancient Greek “Sophia”
in the contemporary home.
In natural ceramine.
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Winged
Nike
The celebrated 2nd c. BC winged Nike
statue found in the island of Samothrace
has been among the Louvre’s
most popular exhibits for decades.
Immortalizing the female form in
graceful movement, SOPHIA’s handmade
statuette speaks of beauty, dynamism
and triumph.
LARGE
Nike Statue
Nike Statue BIG
“The good is the beautiful”
–Plato
44x29x9cm — 100% Ceramine
H85cm — 100% Ceramine
H140cm — 100% Ceramine
S228060
S227061
S227062
S227059
S226058
S221260
S221060
SMALL
MEDIUM
“Excellent things are rare”
–Heraclitus
19x9x7 cm — 100% Ceramine
“Be as you wish to seem”
–Socrates
23x11x11cm — 100% Ceramine
S226052
S227056
S228054
S221153
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S221160
S227053
S221253
S221053
S228057
S226055
S221156
S221256
S221056
Nike
Wall Art
Depicting the world-famous Louvre exhibit
filtered with a modern artistic sensitivity, this
hand-made artwork will be a smart addition to
any contemporary interior.
NIKE HOPE
NIKE NATURE
“Hope is a walking dream” –Aristotle
35x50cm — 100% Ceramine
“Nature does nothing uselessly” –Aristotle
40x40cm — 100% Ceramine
S651001
S651002
25x25cm — 100% Ceramine
S651009
NIKE PAINTING
NIKE PATH
“Painting is silent poetry and poetry is painting that speaks” –Plutarch
40x40cm — 100% Ceramine
“Philosophy begins in wonder” –Plato
40x40cm — 100% Ceramine
S651003
S651004
25x25cm — 100% Ceramine
S651010
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NIKE GODDESS
NIKE COSMOS
“She moves like a goddess and she looks like a queen” –Homer
40x40cm — 100% Ceramine
“The cosmos is the most beautiful thing that exists” –Plato
25x25cm — 100% Ceramine
S651005
S651006
NIKE AESOP
NIKE PHILOSOPHY
“Appearances are often deceiving” –Aesop
35x50cm — 100% Ceramine
“Philosophy is the highest music” –Plato
35x50cm — 100% Ceramine
S651007
S651008
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Cushions
A fantastic array of sofa cushions that put
the motto “Enjoy Thinking” to practice,
expertly adapting for contemporary
interiors all that is timeless and wise from
the era of Aphrodite and Apollo.
Thoroughly modern descendants of the exquisite
life-like sculptures of classical Greece, beautiful
youths mix and match with philosophers’ mottos
in two cool color palettes: fresh pastels and
sophisticated greige tones.
Cushion covers in screen-printed, machine
washable material.
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Young
Women
Perfectly coiffed serene young women,
with cleverly highlighted accessories
are coupled with ancient Greek epigrams.
RED LIPS
PROFILE
“Nothing is wilder than a woman”
–Aristophanes
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“Be as you seem” –Socrates
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
S634002
S634001
BLUE CROWN
SHOE
FLOWER
BRACELET
“Kindness gives birth to kindness”
–Sophocles
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“Beauty is the best reference” –
Aristotle
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“Happiness depends upon
ourselves” –Aristotle
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“The good is the beautiful”
–Plato
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
S634003
S634004
S634005
S634006
LACE
GREEN EARRING
PINK EARRING
GREEN NECKLACE
“Love is a serious mental disease”
–Plato
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“Even the gods love jokes”
–Plato
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“Modesty is the citadel of beauty”
–Menander
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“To find yourself think for yourself”
–Socrates
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
S634007
S634008
S634009
S634010
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Young
Men
Geometry
Eye-catching linear compositions, from
the classic Greek meander to modern
triangular variations, to mix-and-match
with Young Women and Young Men
cushion covers.
Enigmatic and thoughtful, these young
Greek men come from the past but are
focused on the future – forever young.
STRONG
THINK
“Success is dependent on effort”
–Sophocles
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“Wit is educated insolence”
–Aristotle
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
PINK
EARTH
GREEN
50x50cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
50x50cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
50x50cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
S635001
S635002
S636001
S636002
S636003
PROFILE
BODY
YOUNG BEAUTY
OUT OF WALL
“The energy of mind is the essence
of life” –Plato
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“You should not consider a man’s
age but his acts” –Sophocles
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“Knowing yourself is the beginning
of all wisdom” –Aristotle
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“We are twice armed if we fight
with faith” –Plato
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
MOTIVE
BLACK
GREy
BROWN
50x50cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
50x50cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
50x50cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
50x50cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
S635003
S635004
S635005
S635006
S636004
S636005
S636006
S636007
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Philosophers
Quotes
Mini Gift
Cushions
The very best quotes from the most
celebrated Greek philosophers – Aristotle,
Sophocles, Plato and more. As relevant
today as when they were centuries ago,
they supply food for thought as well as
comfort.
They are the perfect present for all occasions,
to be offered in their own elegant gift box.
WISDOM
SOUL
EQUALITY
“Wisdom alone is the
science of all sciences”
–Plato
20x20cm — Filled
“Thinking is the talking
of the soul with itself”
–Plato
20x20cm — Filled
“Friendship is equality”
–Aristotle
220x20cm — Filled
S637002
S637003
S637004
NEVER
PHILOSOPHY
ONE THING
FRIENDSHIP
PLEASURE
“Wisdom alone is the science of all
sciences” –Plato
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“Only perform such acts you
will never regret later”
–Pythagoras
20x20cm — Filled
“Philosophy is the
highest music”
–Plato
20x20cm — Filled
“I know one thing that
i know nothing”
–Socrates
20x20cm — Filled
“Friendship is equality”
–Aristotle
20x20cm — Filled
“Pleasure in the job puts
perfection in the work”
–Aristotle
20x20cm — Filled
S638006
S638001
S637005
S637006
S637007
LOVE
EQUALITY
ONE THING
FOOLISHNESS
LOVE
KNOWLEDGE
LIFE
KNOW
“Love is the cause of unity in all
things” –Aristotle
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“Friendship is equality” –Aristotle
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“I know one thing that i know
nothing” –Socrates
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“Foolishness is indeed
the sister of wickedness”
–Sophocles
20x20cm — Filled
“Love is the cause
of unity in all things”
–Aristotle
20x20cm — Filled
“Knowledge is the food
of the soul”
–Plato
20x20cm — Filled
“The energy of the mind
is the essence of life”
–Aristotle
20x20cm — Filled
“Know thyself”
–Plato
20x20cm — Filled
S638005
S637010
S637011
S637012
S637013
PHILOSOPHY
SOUL
WISDOM
“Philosophy is the highest music”
–Plato
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
“Thinking is the talking of the soul
with itself” –Plato
43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen
S638003
S638004
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S639002
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S637008
S637009
S637001
Wall Art
A collection of original, hand-finished
painterly compositions that brilliantly
blend color, humor and precious drops of
wisdom, creating surprisingly fresh images
of famous Greek sculptures.
These unique, individually made works
of art – classy, sophisticated and thoroughly
modern – will be welcome in any contemporary
home that is ready to “Enjoy Thinking”.
In natural ceramine.
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FRIEND
ALLY
COSMOS
FLOWS
“A friend is a single soul dwelling
in two bodies” –Aristotle
40x40cm — 100% Ceramine
“Woman is woman’s natural ally”
–Euripides
40x40cm — 100% Ceramine
“The cosmos is the most beautiful
thing that exists” –Plato
40x40cm — 100% Ceramine
“Everything flows nothing
stands still” –Heraclitus
40x40cm — 100% Ceramine
S652009
S652013
S652015
S652017
25x25cm — 100% Ceramine
S652011
ADVICE
YOUTH
SILENCE
“My advice is get married if you can find a good wife you will
be happy if not you will become a philosopher” –Socrates
25x25cm — 100% Ceramine (2ass)
“Youth is the best time to be rich,
and the best time to be poor”
–Euripides
25x25cm — 100% Ceramine
“Silence is an ornament
for woman” –Sophocles
25x25cm — 100% Ceramine
S652010
S652014
S652012
THINKING
LOVE
IDENTITY
TRUTH
“Thinking is the talking
of the soul with itself” –Plato
25x25cm — 100% Ceramine
“Love is all we have the only way
that each can help the other”
–Euripides
25x25cm — 100% Ceramine
“Double identity of Athena”
25x25cm — 100% Ceramine
“Truth is its own reward”
–Plato
25x25cm — 100% Ceramine
S652016
S652020
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S652022
S652024
POET
BATHS
“At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet” –Plato
35x50cm — 100% Ceramine
“The oaths of a woman I inscribe on water” –Sophocles
35x50cm — 100% Ceramine
S652023
S652025
PHYSICAL STRENGTH
“Physical strenght is movement of the soul assisted by the body”
–Pythagoras
35x50cm — 100% Ceramine
S652026
TIME
PHILOSOPHY
CHILDREN
“Time is the image of eternity”
–Plato
40x10cm — 100% Ceramine
“Philosophy is the highest music”
–Plato
40x40cm — 100% Ceramine
“Children are the anchors that hold
a mother to life” –Sophocles
40x40cm — 100% Ceramine
S652018
S652019
S652021
25x25cm — 100% Ceramine
25x25cm — 100% Ceramine
S652028
S652027
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Tableware
Labyrinth + Spiral
Dining and dessert plates sold in sets
of four come in a discreet cool palette
that is easy to mix-and-match.
The classic spiral motif and the mythical Cretan maze – home of the formidable
Minotaur – become elegant decorative patterns for contemporary tableware.
Made of in-glazed porcelain microwave
and machine washable, they are ideal for casual
entertaining but also feel right at home when
hung on the wall as decorative items.
The line is complemented with practical mugs
and small all-purpose dishes.
LARGE
LARGE
SMALL
SMALL
D28cm — 100% Porcelain — Set/4
D28cm — 100% Porcelain — Set/4
D21cm — 100% Porcelain — Set/4
D21cm — 100% Porcelain — Set/4
S440001
S440002
S440003
S440004
Marathon Runners
A stream of tireless running athletes provides visual rhythm to the characteristic
diagonal line of this tableware line.
LARGE
LARGE
SMALL
SMALL
D28cm — 100% Porcelain — Set/4
D28cm — 100% Porcelain — Set/4
D21cm — 100% Porcelain — Set/4
D21cm — 100% Porcelain — Set/4
S440050
S440051
S440052
S440053
RUNNERS
LABYRINTH
PLATO
SOCRATES
GEOMETRIC
SOPHOCLES
10x12,5cm
100% Porcelain
10x12,5cm
100% Porcelain
10x12,5cm
100% Porcelain
10x12,5cm
100% Porcelain
10x12,5cm
100% Porcelain
10x12,5cm
100% Porcelain
S440071
S440070
S440072
S440074
S440073
S440075
ARISTOTLE PYTHAGORAS
MUG SET
MINI TRAY
10x12,5cm
100% Porcelain
10x12,5cm
100% Porcelain
10x12,5cm — Gift Box
100% Porcelain — Set/2
11x8,5cm — Gift Box
100% Porcelain — Set/2
S440076
S440077
S440078
S850045
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Wall Signs
At the heart of the concept to “Enjoy
Thinking”, the always relevant epigrams
of Greek philosophers bring wisdom
and plenty of food for thought inside
the home.
In easy-to-hang rectangular panels
and rendered in simple yet elegant lettering,
they are graphically interesting too,
like modern-day graffiti.
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WISDOM
MADNESS
PLEASURES
“Wisdom overweighs any wealth” –Socrates
30x30cm — 100% Forex
“No great genius has ever existed without a
touch of madness” –Aristotle
30x30cm — 100% Forex
“Pleasures are temporary but virtues
immortal” –Periander
30x30cm — 100% Forex
S640014
S640015
S640013
TALKING
LOVE
“Thinking is the talking of the soul with itself”
–Plato
30x30cm — 100% Forex
“Love is the cause of unity in all things”
–Aristotle
30x30cm — 100% Forex
S640016
S640025
GOD & NATURE
WISDOM
FRIENDSHIP
SOUL
“God and nature do nothing in vain”
–Aristotle
13x30cm — 100% Forex
“Wisdom alone is the science
of all sciences” –Plato
13x30cm — 100% Forex
“Friendship is essentialy
a partnership” –Aristotle
13x30cm — 100% Forex
“Knowledge is the food
of the soul” –Plato
13x30cm — 100% Forex
S640017
S640018
S640019
S640020
PHILOSOPHY
GOOD LIFE
JUSTICE TAMED
SECOND THOUGHTS
“Philosophy is the highest
music”
15x40cm — 100% Forex
“Not life, but good life, is to be
chiefly valued” –Socrates
15x40cm — 100% Forex
“Justice tamed everything
thats human” –Plato
15x40cm — 100% Forex
“Second thoughts are ever wiser”
–Euripides
15x40cm — 100% Forex
S640021
S640022
S640023
S640024
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Hygeia Wall
The Ancient Greeks’ goddess of good health and serenity of mind, is ready to keep
illness away from every home even today.
HYGEIA WALL
29x19x12cm — 100% Ceramine
S220188
S220391
S220590
S220489
Akrokeramo Wall
Though rats and snakes are, naturally, no longer a threat to houses today, these
graceful edge bricks of yesteryear are ready to protect the home from bad luck.
Wall Deco
Directly referencing classic-era
sculptures that were brightly
colored initially but gradually
lost their color veneer SOPHIA
proposes these well-wishing
messengers from the time of
the Parthenon: Modernized with
brilliant hues and adapted for
easy hanging on the wall, they
are ideal as well as beautiful
good luck charms. In natural
ceramine.
MEDIUM
26x16x1,5cm — 100% Ceramine
S220178
S220480
S220581
S220982
S220279
S220987
S220284
SMALL
17x12x2cm — 100% Ceramine
S220183
S220485
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S220586
Rosettes
Inspired by stylized flower ornaments,
our Rosettes may be fixed on the ceiling
or on the wall, alone or in imaginative
groupings. The small ones make perfect
presse-papiers and gifts.
NEREIDS
IRA
THETIS
D39cm — 100% Plaster / 4ass
D34cm — 100% Plaster / 4ass
D34cm — 100% Plaster / 4ass
S611003
S612001
S615002
S616003
S612003
S614002
INO
ATHINA
D22cm — 100% Plaster / 4ass
D22cm — 100% Plaster / 4ass
Wall Fixtures
Agreeing with Ludwig Mies van der
Rohe’s dictum “God lies in the details”
SOPHIA proposes hand-finished Rosettes
and Akrokerama Edge Bricks: Two
wonderful decorative fixtures that will
supply the perfect finishing touch – and a
dose of good luck – to the modern home.
S614004
S617004
S611004
S616004
ERMIS
APOLLON
D16cm — 100% Plaster / 8ass
D9cm — 100% Plaster / 12ass
S614005
S614006
S613005
S611006
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Lifestyle
Candlesticks
A collection of deco
accessories that introduce a
touch of timeless elegance in
contemporary interiors.
Stylish and unusual deco accessories, in the shape of the minimalistic Doric column.
Pericles
30x11x11cm — 100% Ceramine
S351102
S353102
S354102
S355102
S352102
S355103
S352103
S355104
S352104
PHILON
30x11x11cm — 100% Ceramine
S351103
S353103
S354103
SOLON
9,5x9,5x9cm — 100% Ceramine
S351104
S353104
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S354104
Akrokerama Edge Bricks
Originally used in ancient temples and afterwards in Renaissance and Neo-Classic
buildings, edge bricks kept roof tiles in place and blocked the entrance of rats
and snakes inside the house. As bookends or stand-alone conversation pieces,
they radiate good luck and elegance.
LARGE
26x16x13cm — 100% Ceramine
S2200173
S220274
S220475
S220576
S220977
S220571
S220972
S220566
S220967
S250599
S259100
S250594
S250995
MEDIUM
15x12x10cm — 100% Ceramine
S220168
S220269
S220470
SMALL
10x6x6,5cm — 100% Ceramine
S220163
S220264
S220465
Bookends and supports
To keep books in standing order or to support shelves SOPHIA-style
LITO
16,5x10,5x9cm — 100% Ceramine
S250197
S252101
S250498
ASTRIS
16x13,5x10cm — 100% Ceramine
S250192
S250296
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S250493
Tote Bags
Roomy canvas bags, screen-printed
with images from the SOPHIA
Collection. In two designs.
MELPOMENI
PERSEFONI
“How many things there are which
i do not need!” –Socrates
50x38x20cm — 100% Cotton
“She moves like a goddess, and
she looks like a queen” –Homer
50x38x20cm — 100% Cotton
S850005
S850006
Scented Candles
Bearing philosophers’ quotes and emitting the aroma of citrus, lavender,jasmine,
orange and other herbs of the Greek landscape.
Pendant
Hygeia
Hygeia pendants to keep body
and mind healthy in 4 assorted colors.
FRIENDSHIP
ENERGY
KNOW
LOVE
“Friendship is equality” –Aristotle
D8x9cm — 100% Paraffin
“The energy of the mind is the
essence of life” –Aristotle
D8x9cm — 100% Paraffin
“Know thyself” –Plato
D8x9cm — 100% Paraffin
“Love is the cause of unity
in all things”
D8x9cm — 100% Paraffin
S340001
S340002
PENDANT
50cm — 100% Ceramine - Plastic
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