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 Archaeologist and anthropologist Jerolyn Morrison and
 POTTERY TO   her Minoan Tastes team provide local and international
 visitors with a unique experience, allowing them to
 embrace the customs and flavours of ancient Crete.

 COOKERY



 Jerolyn Morrison’s studies in archaeology and

 anthropology at the Fulbright Institute put her on

 the path to becoming an integral part of Minoan
 culture and cuisine in the modern era. She opens
 up about her inspiring career and passion.




















  Alabama native Jerolyn
 Morrison embarked on a transformative
 journey in Crete in 1997. Initially drawn to
 archaeological pottery work, she went on
 to pursue a master's and a doctorate in
 anthropology and archaeology respec-
 tively before settling in Ierapetra, where
 she immersed herself in Minoan gastron-
 omy. Courage and creativity propelled   THE ART OF WEAVING RE-INVENTED
 her through any uncertainty. Now, as a
 pivotal member of the Minoan Tastes
 project, launched in 2012, she recreates   Drawing inspiration from the ancient art of Cretan
 ancient dishes, intertwining history and
 culinary artistry for local and internation-  weaving, Klotho blends the island’s heritage and           Ieras Monis Thymianis
 al audiences.   craftsmanship with contemporary motifs and                                               Violi Charaki
 What connects and separates your journeys   colors that align with modern trends and lifestyles.         Rethymno, Crete
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 This  is  a great  question  and  one  that I   Fates in Greek mythology who spun the thread of          +30 6980 340296
 have thought about a lot, especially since   human life, Alexandra Theochari's brand revitalizes         [email protected]
 I have been teaching Art History at Bay-  traditional wooden looms. Klotho merges these                  klotho.com.gr
 lor University in Texas for the past three   age-old techniques with clean, geometric lines                   Klotho Crete
 years and only in Crete during the sum-  and minimalist influences, deeply rooted in the                      klotho_crete
          simplicity of classical Greek aesthetics.


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