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Perhaps one of the major symbols of the Greek leisure mentality, an integral part of Greek life, are the worry beads, or komboloi. A popular song used to say: "I shall throw away my watch and buy a set of worry beads", which is exactly the symbolism of the komboloi.

Today you will see young and old walking the streets of Athens, their hands behind their back playing around with the beads or men sitting around the kafeneion table, arguing and playing on their beads with a greater degree of agitation as the argument heats up.

These beads are not religious, they are not some kind of Orthodox rosary though you will see many priests swinging them along as well. They are just a way of passing the time, keeping your hands occupied, which is why recently they have been promoted as an excellent way to give up smoking. More and more women have taken up the habit of swinging around a set of worry beads which was never done before. That is why more sophisticated fashion conscious, even designer, sets of worry beads are being produced.

Why would you buy a komboloi?

Have you ever had the problem you didn’t know what to buy your partner, friend, family member etc? Sure you have, most of us have. Imagine you want to buy yourself or someone else something unique, something that 99,7% of the rest of the town does not have, something people will look at, admire, be jealous of you having it and, when you give it as a present, something that will make someone think of you often and smile. Of course you will find unique and hand-made presents…but don’t forget to bring your bank account when you go out to buy them!

You want to surprise your loved ones, your costumers, your employees with something unique? With our very low prices you don’t have to talk to your bank manager before you can do so. There is no trick to our low prices, we stand behind our claims 100% and we never misrepresent materials.

Except for marrying a Greek, visiting the country or reading the Athens Info Guide, you cannot come closer to Greece and Athens then with a hand-made Greek komboloi!

When you buy a komboloi, begleri or key-ring through the Athens Info Guide, you have to remember that:

We want you to be happy with your purchase! Only happy costumers come back for more…

Note: Gemstones are nature's creations. It is normal to find slight variations in texture, size and color in the materials of your jewelry. These are not defects! They are just what makes each piece unique and proves that they are handcrafted. We do our best to present items accurately, however, your monitor settings may slightly alter colors.