↞ Welcome to the Earth&Lore Craftroom ↠

This is the story of me

&

how NARTURAA came to be

My name is Natalia. I am the proud owner of NARTURAA and the creator behind everything you see in this website. Most of my inspiration for my creations is drawn from nature and her elements as well as from folklore and mythology. I love learning new craft techniques, that's why this space is full of a wide range of unique creations.

Just some glimpses of me

I am a passionate handcrafter and mainly a fiber-artist

Among my myriad hobbies, I love gardening, backpacking and painting

I adore wooden cabins and tiny houses

Yoga feels like home

I love forests. No, I LOVEEEE forestsss (and hugging trees)

I am a daughter of the moon

Hammocks, hammocks and more hammocks

Women circles and mantra singings. Yes, more please!

As far as I remember myself, I have always loved creating with my hands; from painting and making macrame bracelets to sewing clothes for my dolls and weaving in my tiny toy loom. My family line is full of creative spirits so it's no surprise that I am one as well. My dad has always been a big inpiration in my life. Since I was a little girl, I remember him handcrafting constantly and in every possible place; sketching in the car while waiting for me and my brother to finish school, carving woods in the beach or building the furniture in our home. Now in his retirement, he's a happy full-time wood sculptor and I'm always excited to work and learn from him every time I'm back home.

On 2019, I decided to leave my homecountry, Greece, and embark on a journey of exploration. Little did I know how great an impact these new experiences would have on my self-discovery and evolution. During these years, I met people that deeply changed my perspective on life. A pivotal moment in my life was when I volunteered in a forest kindergarten and a Montessori school in the Czech Republic. I ended up spending 3 wonderful years in this beautiful country surrounded by mystical forests and an inspiring community of humans deeply connected with the Earth. This is the place that brought me closer to a more sustainable way of life and changed the path of my previous life.

Shifting into new directions, I left from the Czech Republic and started a new life in Iceland, the country of ice and fire. One experience led to another until I came to a remote place in the East of Iceland, in the middle of the forest, to study a one-year program in “Creative Sustainability” in Hallormsstaðaskóli. That year became another milestone in my life, bringing me even closer to my true essence. Diving deeper and deeper into new forms of creativity and learning new techniques, like weaving, hand-spinning wool, knitting, eco-printing and many more, I developed my big passion for fibers and textiles.

I had already been crocheting for many years and taken some baby steps towards creating my own small business. But it was only with the help of my teachers and support of my close friends that this idea went further. As a dear friend of mine said, when I was in very low spirits: "Natalia, you're in your Dharma! When you live in your Dharma, everything else will follow". What a journey it has been; learning to listen to the voice within and trust every step of the way no matter how unclear it feels at times. Pouring my heart and soul into everything that brings me joy has become my guiding force.