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December 2024
December 2024

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  • September in Ancient Greece: A Time of Harvest, Myth, and Tradition
    September 19, 2024 Attic Black

    September in Ancient Greece: A Time of Harvest, Myth, and Tradition

    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.
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  • Summer Holidays, August 1-23, 2024
    July 30, 2024 Attic Black

    Summer Holidays, August 1-23, 2024

    Dear Friends, We’re off on our annual summer vacation, to recharge our batteries and get inspired by the endless blue waters of the Aegean Sea. So, please continue to order from our E-Shop, but please excuse the August delivery delays....

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  • Unveiling the Hidden Mastery: Did Women Shape the Legacy of Ancient Greek Ceramics?
    March 8, 2024 Attic Black

    Unveiling the Hidden Mastery: Did Women Shape the Legacy of Ancient Greek Ceramics?

    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. 
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