Nikolina Koinaki

I’m an artisan based in the sunny island of Crete, Greece, where I run a small shop in the
traditional village of Kritsa filled with handcrafted creations. Every piece I make carries a
touch of the Mediterranean, especially my wind chimes and dreamcatchers crafted from
natural sea shells and mother-of-pearl. Most of these shells are lovingly handpicked during
my winter walks along the beach right next to my home, accompanied by my loyal dog. As I
gather them, I always wonder about the distant oceans they’ve crossed to reach our shore,
and it fills my heart with joy knowing they are now traveling across the world again to find a
place in your homes.