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Urania Giourmetaki

  • Bag maker
  • Koropi, Greece
  • Rising Star
Urania Giourmetaki Bag maker
Contact
Greek, English
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+30 2106620080
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Acrylic dreams

  • • Urania creates her bags from scratch
  • • At the age of 13, she made her first acrylic card for her dad’s birthday
  • • Marquetry is one of the techniques she uses

Having studied interior and industrial design, Urania Giourmetaki learned the craft of acrylic sculpting from her father, working alongside him in their family business. Her father, Pavlos, transferred to her his love for creativity from an early age and his passion for and knowledge of plexiglass. “He taught me everything I know about this material and I continue to learn everyday,” says Urania. Her creations are a unique blend of classicism and modernism made using the finest acrylic materials. She has been awarded by Vogue Italy as an internationally recognised talent and by Camera Moda Italy for the brand and creation of an acrylic bag. In 2012 Urania started her bag making studio called Urania Gazelli, inspired by her late grandmother’s name.

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Works

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Oceanic Allure

This cyan coral acrylic clutch bag is inspired by sealife. Handmade and crafted using the marquetry technique, this clutch showcases intricate cyan and glitter red coral motifs, reminiscent of the ocean's beauty. The high-quality acrylic, polished surfaces and discreet white acrylic body and clasp provide both elegance and functionality.

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Timeless Beauty

Each clutch bag in this collection embodies the strength and grace of iconic sculptures such as Athena and Aphrodite of Milos. The blue colour background makes the acrylic bodies stand out while it perfectly shows the 3D acrylic hand curved technique. Their handcrafted clasp is intricately designed to resemble graceful pillars that hold up the weight of history and style.

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Stellar Zodiac

These two clutches are part of the Acrylic Zodiac Bags collection. The marquetry technique brings each star sign to life in vibrant colours against sleek black acrylic. The brass gold-plated clasp exudes luxury, while an interior brass gold-plated frame allows for chain customisation. The Circle of Zodiac clutch, crafted with precision, showcases all the stars in the zodiac using a shimmering cyan mother of pearl.

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PixeLuxe

This pixel-inspired clutch bag is a vibrant fusion of art and fashion. It is meticulously assembled with 60 individual acrylic pieces, resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind object. Embracing the playful charm of pixels and an explosion of colours, this clutch captures a dynamic mood.

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