Attic Black Blog

The Attic Black e-shop’s November blog explores the captivating role of olive oil in ancient Greek daily life and culture, focusing on its cosmetic and lighting uses. This can highlight olive oil’s legacy, from being revered in mythology to its practical applications.

In ancient Greece, September marked the beginning of the harvest season, deeply tied to agricultural rituals and mythology. Festivals celebrated Dionysus, the god of wine, whose myth of transforming Ampelos into a grapevine symbolized life’s cycle of renewal. Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, and her daughter Persephone were also honored, with their story reflecting the seasonal shifts. Our ceramic collection draws inspiration from these ancient traditions, capturing the essence of September’s harvest and the timeless beauty of Greek craftsmanship.

Unraveling ancient mysteries, the Dipylon amphora from ancient Greece challenges gender norms in pottery. A groundbreaking 2020 article by Sarah Murray and University of Toronto students posits women's pivotal role in crafting ceramics during the Early Iron Age. The iconic shift to geometric art, previously attributed to men, is reinterpreted as a link to women's expertise in weaving. This Women's Day, Murray's work inspires a fresh perspective on historical gender roles, echoed by the women-led ATTIC BLACK studio in Athens, reviving ancient craft. 

As we stand on the brink of a New Year, we at Attic Black contemplate the essence of freedom in a world increasingly shaped by AI. This digital dawn brings with it questions of our autonomy, our creativity, and our very essence of being human.