Sotiria Vasileiou

Sotiria Vasileiou’s necklace Love Modern Embroidery Necklace from the Underneath the Shadow collection is a rich tapestry of technique, symbolism, and craftsmanship. Meticulously hand-embroidered with cotton threads, the piece draws inspiration from Renaissance embroidery patterns, the meditative clarity of mindfulness, and the narrative strength of text-based art. It is a layered composition that both materially and conceptually, that speaks to Vasileiou’s interdisciplinary approach.

Working from Greece, Vasileiou blends a background in metalsmithing with a strong interest in the expressive potential of diverse materials. This necklace combines fine leather, glass and acrylic beads, fringe, and braided cord. Each chosen not just for their tactile appeal, but for their cultural and historical resonance. Her work, while contemporary in execution, looks to the past through the lens of tradition, art history, and the craft of adornment.

In this collection, Vasileiou confronts themes of femininity, identity, and domesticity. The embroidered surface becomes a space for memory and self-reflection, while also offering a quiet resistance to the speed and saturation of the image-driven world. By working slowly and by hand, she invites the wearer into a slower rhythm, one attentive to care, intimacy, and aesthetic value.

Through her innovative techniques and thoughtful materials, Sotiria Vasileiou positions her jewelry as both artifact and expression.

References

Sotiria Vasileiou. “Home.” Accessed July 5, 2025. https://sotiriavasileiou.com/.

Klimt02. “Sotiria Vasileiou.” Accessed July 5, 2025. https://klimt02.net/jewellers/sotiria-vasileiou.