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Alexandra Bissa

  • Weaver
  • Athens, Greece
  • Master Artisan
Alexandra Bissa Weaver
Contact
Greek, English
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+30 6945937319
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Modern textiles on traditional looms

  • • Alexandra used to watch her grandmother weave colourful textiles
  • • She works with designers, architects and ethical fashion brands
  • • Her aunt taught her how to weave in Metsovo, Greece

Alexandra Bissa is a textile design artisan who uses her dobby loom to design and weave fashion and homeware products with a modern aesthetic. Following her studies in interior design, she learned the craft of weaving in Metsovo, Greece, and completed an MA in Textile Design at Chelsea College of Arts, London. In 2015, she returned from London to Athens because she wanted to apply her acquired knowledge in her home country. Alexandra’s designs combine the past and the present, craftsmanship and the digital world. “From the first moment I started weaving, I felt complete,” she says. “I wanted to experiment constantly and learn more about the fabrics and the different techniques. Textiles, for me, are the best way to express my creativity.”

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Works

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DUNIA hobo bag

Dunia means Earth in Swahili – the most spoken African language. For the DUNIA bags, Alexandra plays with patterns in an ode to Africa’s dry earth. This hobo bag’s handwoven section is made from 100 percent cotton and sewn on genuine suede leather. Both materials are matt and were chosen for their grounded elegance.

Length 30 cm
Height 34 cm

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B.EE clutch bag

The B.EE clutch bag is a handwoven luxury item that provides an alternative option for those who want to indulge in colour experimentation. Made of 30 percent cotton and 70 percent pure merino wool yarns, the B.EE clutch is part of the DOT. collection, in which each product is unique and inspired by specific people or places.

Length 24 cm
Height 24 cm

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A.LLUSION FW cushion

This handwoven pillowcase creates the visual effect of an illusion through the pattern’s repetition. From the winter collection, the cushion is made from 30 percent cotton and 70 percent merino wool to provide warmth and softness. It is part of the DOT. collection, in which each product is unique and inspired by specific people or places.

Length 50 cm
Height 50 cm

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A.LLUSION FW & SS cushions

These handwoven pillowcases create the visual effect of an illusion through the pattern’s repetition. From the winter collection, these A.LLUSION cushions are made from 30 percent cotton and 70 percent merino wool to provide warmth and softness. They are part of the DOT. collection, in which each product is unique and inspired by specific people or places.

Length 50 cm
Height 50 cm

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BROMELIA snood

BROMELIA is an elegant handwoven infinity scarf that can also be worn as a shawl. Its pattern is a tribute to traditional weaving found in Metsovo and its colour palette is inspired by the bromeliad plant. This item was handwoven by Alexandra at her studio in Athens using quality cotton and wool yarns in an artisanal, slow approach.

Length 160 cm
Width 30 cm

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