NATURE BORN
Opening The Closing Chapter
Now available a small selection of pieces that already exist within the studio.
They come from a chapter of exploration and making, and now mark a moment of transition; the closing of one era before moving fully into another.
Silk
A timeless short silk kimono robe, handcrafted from luxurious silk woven in Soufli, Greece and naturally dyed by Christiana using madder roots, onion skins and acorn cupules.
The kimono features wide sleeves, a relaxed silhouette and comes with a matching silk belt, making it perfect as a luxurious loungewear piece, bridal robe or lightweight summer layer.
Details
100% Greek silk from Soufli
Naturally dyed with madder roots, onion skins & acorn cupules
Hand dyed by Christiana in Athens
Short kimono silhouette
Wide sleeves
Matching belt included
One of a kind
Handmade in Greece
Sizing:
S/M
Length (shoulder to hem): 90 cm
Width (flat): 56 cm
Sleeve length (neckline to cuff): 45 cm
Belt: 5cm x 190cm
These one-of-a-kind silk wide leg trousers are naturally dyed by hand using turmeric and sticklac, creating a rich crimson red with subtle tonal variations that celebrate the beauty of botanical dyes.
Made from lightweight silk, they feature a flowing wide-leg silhouette and a comfortable elastic waistband for an effortless fit.
Designed to move beautifully with the body, they can be dressed up for special occasions or styled casually with knitwear, linen or silk for everyday wear.
Details
100% silk from Soufli, Greece
Naturally dyed with turmeric & sticklac
Elastic waistband
Wide leg silhouette
Handmade in our Athens studio
One of a kind
Size: XS
Waist: 60–72 cm
Hips: Up to 96 cm
Total Length (outseam): 108cm
A one-of-a-kind silk top, handcrafted in our Athens studio. Made from luxurious silk woven in Soufli, Greece, dyed with cochineal, creating rich raspberry and plum tones that can never be replicated.
The elegant silhouette features adjustable shoulder straps and a tie-back closure, allowing the fit to be adapted to different body shapes. Lightweight and breathable, it can be worn with linen trousers for everyday elegance or paired with a skirt for an evening look.
Details
Silk woven in Soufli, Greece
Naturally dyed with cochineal by Christiana Vardakou
Machine sewn by Violetta in our Athens studio
Adjustable shoulder straps
Adjustable tie-back closure
One Size
Bodice height: 25cm
Available
New Accessories Pieces
Reconnect with nature through this one-of-a-kind Botanical Silk Meditation Eye Mask, handcrafted from luxurious silk woven in Soufli, Greece. Each piece is carefully bundle dyed with onion skins, walnut husks, acorn cupules, and ivy leaves, allowing the plants to leave their own delicate botanical imprints across the silk. Every mask is completely unique—a wearable reflection of the natural world.
Filled with fragrant Greek lavender and natural flax seeds, this eye mask offers gentle weight and calming aromatherapy, making it the perfect companion for meditation, yoga, breathwork, savasana, relaxation rituals, or simply taking a quiet moment for yourself.
The smooth silk feels exceptionally soft against the delicate skin around the eyes, while the double elastic straps comfortably adapt to most head sizes without pulling or tangling the hair.
Benefits of Lavender
Promotes relaxation and a sense of calm, helps reduce stress and anxiety, supports meditation and mindfulness practices and encourages deeper, more restful sleep through its naturally soothing aroma.
Benefits of Flax Seeds
Provide gentle, even pressure that helps relax facial muscles, encourage the body to release tension around the eyes and forehead, can be warmed or cooled for additional comfort and moulds naturally to the contours of the face for a comforting, grounding sensation
Celebrate the quiet beauty of nature with this handcrafted silk scrunchie, made from 100% silk woven in Soufli, Greece and naturally bundle dyed with onion skins, logwood bark, mallow roses and acorns.
Handmade in our Athens studio, this silk scrunchie combines luxurious Greek silk with slow craftsmanship and the beauty of natural colour. Whether worn in a ponytail, bun, braid, or simply around your wrist, it is an elegant everyday accessory designed to care for your hair while celebrating botanical artistry.
Silk is naturally smooth and gentle on your hair, making it an excellent alternative to traditional elastic hair ties. It helps:
Reduce hair breakage and split ends
Minimise friction that causes frizz
Prevent pulling and snagging
Avoid deep hair creases after wearing
Protect delicate hair while keeping hairstyles secure
Stay comfortable enough for all-day and overnight wear
The softness of silk allows your hair to move naturally, helping maintain healthier, shinier hair over time.
Drift into a peaceful night's sleep with this one-of-a-kind handcrafted silk sleep mask, made from luxurious silk woven in Soufli, Greece and naturally dyed using traditional botanical techniques.
The mask was bundle dyed with onion skins, logwood bark, mallow roses and ivy leaves. The steaming process captures the pigments and natural shapes of the botanicals, creating an organic landscape of earthy golds, smoky blues and delicate botanical impressions.
Crafted from smooth, breathable silk, it feels exceptionally gentle against the delicate skin around the eyes while helping to reduce friction during sleep. Designed to block out light completely, it creates the perfect environment for deep, uninterrupted sleep whether you're at home, travelling, meditating or taking a restorative nap.
Featuring two soft elastic straps, the mask comfortably adapts to different head sizes, offering a secure fit without feeling tight or pulling on your hair.
This handcrafted silk scrunchie is made from 100% silk woven in Soufli, Greece and dyed by hand in my Athens studio with lac, a traditional natural dye prized for its rich pink and mauve tones.
Designed to be worn every day, it adds a touch of understated elegance whether styled in a ponytail, bun, braid, or worn around your wrist.
Details
100% silk woven in Soufli, Greece
Naturally dyed with lac.
Silk is naturally smooth and gentle on your hair, making it an excellent alternative to traditional elastic hair ties. It helps:
Reduce hair breakage and split ends
Minimise friction that causes frizz
Prevent pulling and snagging
Avoid deep hair creases after wearing
Protect delicate hair while keeping hairstyles secure
Stay comfortable enough for all-day and overnight wear
The softness of silk allows your hair to move naturally, helping maintain healthier, shinier hair over time.
Latest Collaborations
Christiana Vardakou is a premium natural dye atelier creating made-to-order garments, textiles, and collaborative projects for brands, hospitality, and design.
Rooted in craft and cultural knowledge, the studio works through small-scale production and educational practice.
Book your intensive one week private course
A private, five-day immersion for those who want to live inside the full process of natural dyeing — from first mordant to final rinse.
Each day unfolds in two parts: four hours of guided teaching in the morning, followed by three hours of independent experimentation in the dye kitchen, with full access to the atelier to test, adjust, and follow your own curiosity.
The course welcomes beginners taking their first steps, as well as experienced dyers, designers, and artists looking to deepen their practice and work more closely with sustainable textiles.
This 5-day intensive is a private class designed for those who want to immerse themselves in the full world of natural dyeing. Each day includes 4 hours of guided teaching followed by 3 hours of independent experimentation in my natural dye kitchen, where you can put new knowledge into practice and explore your own ideas with full access to the atelier.
We’ll begin with the foundations: scouring, mordanting, and exploring how pH and salt modifiers transform plant-based colors. From there, we’ll dive into three key creative techniques:
Bundle dyeing – using flowers, leaves, and food waste to create organic patterns full of surprise and color.
Shibori – the Japanese art of resist dyeing with folds, ties, and stitches to form striking patterns.
Batik – working with hot wax as a resist to create layered motifs and designs.
Throughout the week, we’ll combine these approaches in innovative ways, encouraging experimentation and play. You’ll build a portfolio of work including fabric samples, process notes, and completed pieces. On the final day, we’ll hold a tutorial session to reflect on your results and discuss how you can continue evolving your practice after the course.
This intensive is open to both beginners and experienced natural dyers who want to go deeper, as well as designers and artists interested in working with sustainable textiles. All cotton, linen, and silk fabrics are included, but you are also welcome to bring your own organic materials to experiment with.
Back in stock!
Cochineal is a historic natural dye material traditionally used in textile dyeing to achieve a wide spectrum of reds and purples. The females of Dactylopius coccus colonise prickly pears native to Central and South America, as well as the Canary Islands. Valued for centuries by dyers and artists, cochineal produces a powerful range of fuchsias, crimson reds and deep purples, with colour variations shifting depending on mordant choice and the pH of the dye bath.
Offered here whole for controlled extraction, it is suitable for immersion dyeing, bundle dyeing and experimental textile processes on natural fibres.
For textile and artistic use only.
Not intended for cosmetic or food applications.
Want to learn how to dye with cochineal?
Take part in the Advanced Natural Dyeing Workshop to explore its full colour potential through guided practice.
The same plants used in our natural dye workshops, available for you to experiment with at home.
Explore the process of botanical color and begin your own dye practice.
Madder (Rubia tinctoria) is one of the oldest known dyestuffs and, for me, the queen of natural dyes. Across centuries of textile history, it has been used to create a rich spectrum of colour — from deep reds and mulberry tones to warm terracotta, coral, soft pinks and dusty purples.
Cultivated for generations throughout India, Turkey and Iran, madder once formed part of Greece’s own dye heritage. Although cultivation declined with the rise of synthetic dyes, the plant can still be found growing wild in regions such as Paros island, Evros and Zagorohoria, quietly carrying its history through the landscape.
Madder is a remarkably complex dye material, containing multiple colourants that respond sensitively to different dyeing processes. By adjusting temperature, pH, and the use of mordants or modifiers, dyers can unlock an extraordinary range of shades — making it both technically fascinating and deeply expressive.
Offered here as cut roots for immersion dyeing, bundle dyeing and experimental textile practice.
For textile and artistic use only.
Want to explore its full colour range? Learn more at the Advanced Natural Dyeing Workshop.
Ivy leaves (Hedera helix) have long been part of European dye traditions, valued for their ability to create soft muted greens and gentle yellow-olive tones on natural fibres. Growing abundantly across Greece and the Mediterranean landscape, ivy carries a quiet connection to local ecosystems and seasonal gathering practices.
Rich in natural compounds that respond subtly to iron and other modifiers, ivy is often used in eco printing, bundle dyeing and slow immersion dye baths. Rather than strong saturated colour, it offers atmospheric shades, making it ideal for layered textile work.
Offered here as crushed dried leaves for artistic textile processes and experimental natural dye practice.
For textile and artistic use only.
Dyer’s chamomile is a member of the daisy family and has been used for centuries as a dependable source of strong, luminous yellow in natural textile dyeing. Known in Greek landscapes as a wild summer flower, it grows abundantly across Greece, Europe and parts of North America, thriving in dry soils and open fields.
Historically, dyer’s chamomile was used in traditional Greek kilim carpets and other woven textiles to produce warm, sunlit yellows. Depending on mordant and modifiers, it can also shift into soft olive greens. Its clarity of colour makes it ideal for immersion dyeing and bundle dyeing.
Offered as dried flowers, this dye material is valued for its reliability, brightness and connection to Greek dye traditions.
For textile and artistic use only.
