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AOW Travels: A Visual Journey To Tinos, Greece

I know many of you love to travel as much as handmade crafts, so I wanted to share a few of my faves from the island of Tinos. Though this wasn't a sourcing trip, I was compelled to visit the island after hearing about its rich craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Journey to the village of Vaxos to visit one of the last remaining basket makers on the island, an artist named Kyrie Adonis, who has been perfecting this craft since the age of 12. If you get the chance, treat yourself to one of these exquisite willow baskets – they’re true heirlooms to treasure.

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