Elli Lyraraki was born and raised in Athens but she traces her origin in Crete.
Elli studied music and interior design.
9 years ago ,she and her family moved to Chania,Crete.
Together with her husband who was well aware of the old art of making sandals,they set up a small workshop where they began creating handmade leather sandals and accessories.
Elli showed up in Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris 15 pairs of numbered handmade shoes, inspired by the Minoan Civilization.
In addition she created a jewelry collection accompanying the shoes.
With this Collection Elli became the first Greek shoe designer to present Haute Couture shoes in Paris.

Elli ,after her great acceptance and success in Paris,participated in a eco friendly fashion show in Saint Tropez accompanied by her handmade sandals the clothes of famous Designers such as , Isabel Marant,Etro etc.

This year Elli created the jewelry and the Sandals for the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020,inspired by the most ancient olive tree of the world found in Crete and you can buy

you can buy : the limited Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 items here.
And the collectibles of Knossos (Acrobats , golden Bee-big Bee, ring Bee, big bee necklace -,the bull ) from here.