AristotlesHandcrafts Workshop. It is where the magic happens.

The Workshop

The beating heart of AristotlesHandcrafts. Here is where magic happens.

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“A lathe machine is the man’s second best friend – after my dog”
Aristotelis. (my father).

Aristotelis was born and raised in a region of Greece with a great tradition of growing olive trees and harvesting the olives. This is where his appreciation and passion for the natural beauty and unique character of the olivewood began. Following his dream to become a mechanical engineer, he left his village at a young age and settled in Athens. Getting his degree allowed him to work in various positions in the industry where he acquired great experience. His calling however was always working on wood, so he returned to his village and set up his workshop. For the last 45 years of his life he has been turning the olivewood on his lathe machine, creating unique timeless designs.

The craftsman at work

Meraki

Μερακι, a verb, or adverb, a Modern Greek word, derived from the Turkish “Merak” (Labor of love, to do something with pleasure), is applied to tasks, usually, creative or artistic tasks, but can be applied to any task at all. Meraki means to do something with passion, with absolute devotion, with undivided attention.