We welcome you to walk into MyMarcoPolo. To browse, touch, smell. To create a beautiful memory that you will take back home and you will recall unexpectedly.
who we are
In the shop you will find Greek hand made clothes and bags, traditional Cretan hand woven rugs, unique hand made jewellery by Greek and Cretan artists. All our materials are cotton, linen and silk. We house traditional and contemporary Greek art.
You will also find some beautiful items from other parts of the world. Those are hand picked because of their uniqueness, the creativity of their design, the beauty of the excecution. We welcome you to the shop to create a deeper connection and sense of belonging
My Marco Polo is a shop but also a celebration! In My Marco Polo we celebrate life, nature, humanity. We keep our eyes open to take in the beauty of the world. We believe in human power, kindness, love.
We celebrate everdayness. We embrace what is to come.
We believe in communication, connectivity and decentralization.
In everything we do we have in mind sustainability, creativity and connection.
Stay local and connect internationally.
Honour your heritage and who you really are.
The Shop
We welcome you to walk into My Marco Polo.
To browse, touch, smell. To create a beautiful memory that you will take back home and you will recall unexpectedly.
In the shop you will find Greek hand made clothes and bags, traditional Cretan hand woven rugs, unique hand made jewelry by Greek and Cretan artists. All our materials are cotton, linen and silk.
We house traditional and contemporary Greek art.
You will also find some beautiful items from other parts of the world. Those are hand picked because of their uniqueness, the creativity of their design, the beauty of the execution.
We welcome you to the shop to create deeper connection and sense of belonging.
Beautiful natural clothes made from cotton, linen & silk
Traditional, modern and ornament jewelry
Uniquily designed bags made with natural materials
Traditional and contemporary art items
Colorful statement woven rugs made from wool, cotton & silk
Items from Europe, Asia and Africa
People
Elpida
2D Animator & Illustrator
Elpida is a professional 2D Animator, Illustrator and teacher based in Athens and the creator of the animation studio Pencil Castle Pictures and the design school Pencil Castle Academy. Her professional expertise in narrative design focuses on the areas of storytelling, 2D and 3D animation, illustration and graphic design. Elpida’s passion is to tell beautiful and meaningful stories through logo identity design and appealing images, which may be still or animated in 2D or 3D form. Elpida believes that behind every image and its meaning, there is a great pencil drawing sketch. With the use of the pencil she creates the most beautiful castle. The castle of the imagination.
Maria
My Marco Polo Owner
Maria and My Marco Polo are one. Maria sees in My Marco Polo an opportunity to connect with people and create long lasting memories. She believes in sustainability, tradition, expression through art and nature. She is a strong supporter of decentralization and this is why My Marco Polo is in a small village in the southest part of Europe. Maria welcomes you to My Marco Polo where you will find traditional Greek and Cretan textiles, art objects, naturaly handcrafted clothes with natural materials from Greece and around the world; unique silver, gold and bronze jewellery made localy. Come to My Marco Polo and you will find something truly unique!
Nemi
Designer & Brand Owner
directly supports artisans, uplifts communities, and safeguards cultural traditions. Each piece in the collection tells a story—of heritage, skill, and sustainability. Nemi invites you to explore a world where fashion meets tradition, where handmade craftsmanship is
celebrated, and where your choices contribute to a meaningful impact.
Anita
Unique floral turbans for sea swimmers
Anita is a highly skilled florist with 35 years of experience, based in Lee-on-the-Solent on the south coast of England. Five years ago, she began creating floral turbans for a few close friends who loved sea swimming, and what started as a small passion project is now a thriving one. Today, Anita handcrafts each turban at her kitchen table and swimmers all over the world wear her turbans. She is combining her love of flowers with beautifully designed, practical headwear.
Gianna
Hand made jewellery & bags
Gianna studied philosophy and was a literature and grammar teacher Gianna loves making jewellery, hand made bags and clothes Her insipration comes from nature, ancient Greek mythology and art. Gianna tells stories with each item she creates and each time she presents one of her hand made items she tells a little story about it. Gianna has also two daugthers who inspire her for young generation beauty and creation
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy Online?
Please email us with your requests and we will arange to ship over your favourite items
When is the shop open?
MyMarcoPolo is open on April 1st to October 31st
What are opening hours?
We are open every day 10.00 -18.00
Where we are
Spili - Crete
My Marco Polo is a decentralized idea that operates in
the southest part of Europe, Crete.
The shop is in small village called Spili that connects
the north part of the island to the beautiful south.
With its natural springs and lush nature it is a fresh,
shady place that will cool you down from
the scorching Greek sun.