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Somewhere on a small Greek island in the middle of the Aegean Sea is the studio of a Greek metalsmith and leather craftsman, Nikos Rontiri, the artisan behind Tsirikaua. He creates different kinds of jewelry and leather work but what stood out were his ...

Ancient Warrior Helmet Inspired Jewelry by Tsirikaua  More Recent Articles Ancient Warrior Helmet Inspired Jewelry by Tsirikaua Somewhere on a small Greek island in the middle of the Aegean Sea is the studio of a Greek metalsmith and leather craftsman, Nikos Rontiri, the artisan behind Tsirikaua.  He creates different kinds of jewelry and leather work but what stood out were his ancient warrior helmet inspired designs.  Spartan Helmet Bracelets The Spartan warrior helmet inspirations by Tsirikaua are bold and contemporary in design.  The simple lines team up with the metal textures. While the original helmets were meant for protection and the intimidation of enemies, these modern adornments are striking historical reminders of an ancient warrior class. Sparta is one of the most famous Ancient Greek city states which reached its zenith as a militaristic (and ruthless) society in the 5th century BC.  Spartan men had only one profession -  soldier - beginning rigorous training at age 7. Spartan women were also athletically trained so they would be fit enough to bear healthy children.  It was incredibly tough to be a Spartan, if one was first deemed healthy enough to live after birth.  Weak babies were left out to die. The most courageous and famous rear guard/last stand was the Battle of Thermophylae (480 BC) where just 300 Spartan (and several hundred other Greek allies) warriors held off a huge invading Persian army for 2 days before they were betrayed and overwhelmed. Persian losses were estimated at 20,000. The Spartan helmet is a more open version of the Corinthian helmet. Corinth was another Ancient Greek city state. Plumed Corinthian helmet ring Also striking is this coin pendant design from the Tsirikaua collections. The replica coin "depicts on one side, a bunch of grapes, in honor of God Dionysus, and on the other side, the soldier's helmet, in honor of the Sacred Band of Thiva."  Thiva is the modern Greek name for Thebes, another Ancient Greek city state. The Sacred Band of Thebes was an elite military group which was eventually defeated by Alexander the Great. Before You Go: Vault of Valhalla - Viking, Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Inspired Jewelry Warrior Jewelry for Men and Women The Beauty and History of Japanese Shakudo Jewelry ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Wire JewelryTips  -Jewelry Business Tips           Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts Geometric Shrink Plastic Jewelry by Anne Tranholm 5 Unisex Adjustable Thick Cord Bracelet Tutorials Bead Mosaic Jewelry by BYART   • Email to a friend • View comments • Track comments •   More Recent Articles Book Review and Giveaway : Lazee Daizee's Outer Limits - Viking Knit and Beyond 5 Unisex Adjustable Thick Cord Bracelet Tutorials Gemduos Really Make These Beaded Star Pendants Perfect as Christmas Ornaments Mandala Inspired Ombre Beaded Circle Earrings Tutorial Craftsy's Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale Starts Today!! Hammered Metal Bracelet Tutorial has Great Tips Bead Mosaic Jewelry by BYART     Contact Me •Past Issues •Join This List •Unsubscribe     Click here to safely unsubscribe from "The Beading Gem's Journal." Click here to view mailing archives, here to change your preferences, or here to subscribe • Privacy Email subscriptions powered by FeedBlitz, LLC, 365 Boston Post Rd, Suite 123, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA.