Parnès

Such a cute and friendly leather shop! Wallets, purses, canvas book bags, clutch wallets. All made in shop by the friendliest owner. He even showed us the military canvas he recycles by turning them into bags. Such a welcoming shop to stop into. And if you purchase an item, he even lets you put a pin on his world map!

A great place to buy a gift for a friend or something special for yourself. Beautiful bags and leather items — such a creative idea and an amazing way to reuse materials that once served in war. It was wonderful meeting you, thank you!

We stumbled upon this workshop on a Sunday, lights were off and we didn’t clue in that the shop was closed. The owner opened the door for us and greeted us with a smile and amazing attitude. The goods were incredible, the concept of repurposing and giving a second life to old military gear fascinating. This is a wonderful place to find a gift, from purses, to leather bound notepads, to duffel bags, and more. And most importantly, a talented craftsman and lovely person to support.

The concept of renovating old war bags (leather or canvas or any materials) and turning them into beautiful unique bags (art pieces) is a renovating ideas. "Mke bags, not war" is the emblem of the charming artisan shop, every piece has history, handmade with purpose and unique flavor. Not to be missed totally recommend it!

Love this shop. The service was great and he even provided knowledge behind the products and materials. We even got to see the screen printing process. I visited twice while in Athens and would’ve came back again if my flight would’ve been delayed.

Visited this amazing leather shop and it’s fabulous to see the excellent craftsmanship by the owner! Can see that every piece is made with so much care and skills and I managed to buy a small card/coin holder and a bag - it is indeed a lovely place to visit in Athens!

One of my top experientes in athens. A corner in athens with an atelier and shop where all you buy is handmade with love and a story, from the materials to the design and the owner, a friend that you make while admiring the amaizing work and representation of greek autenticity that he carries in his work. A true experience and more then a souvenir from greece. Magic.

We stumbled upon this little shop by chance and ended up having one of the most inspiring experiences of our trip. The artist behind the brand creates stunning handmade bags and wallets from old military fabrics and gear. Each piece is not only beautifully crafted, but also carries a powerful story. We had the pleasure of meeting the artist himself — a truly kind and passionate person who took the time to share his journey with us. He showed us the behind-the-scenes of his work and explained the deeper message behind each creation: taking materials once used in war and transforming them into something meaningful and peaceful. This is more than just a store — it’s a space filled with purpose, creativity, and heart. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates thoughtful design and stories that matter. Make bags not worse✌🏻