The Perfect Tourist Fashion - Black Sand Beach Edition
- By: Parker Allen
- May 17, 2017
- 2 min read
When traveling to Santorini, Greece, the black sand beaches are a must-see. The two beaches that have black sand are Perissa and Kamari. The black sand on the beach makes the crystal clear water look even bluer than it already is. If you have a chance to visit one of these beaches, you need to find Fredericko (or Frederick.) He says his English name is Frederick but the Italians call him Fredericko.
Fredericko is from Nigeria but has found Greece to be his home away from home. He hand makes bracelets on the black sand beaches of Santorini.
Fredericko walks around the beach with a bag and stacks of colorful thread over his arm. He will sit down on the sand right in front of you and hand make you a beautiful threaded bracelet or anklet. This is the perfect tourist fashion for your stay in Santorini because the threaded bracelets and anklets are very beachy.
Fredericko has many different colors of thread to make his beautiful bracelets. He will custom make you a bracelet in any color, size, or design.
Not only will Fredericko make you a beautiful bracelet but it is totally customizable from size, color combinations, and design. The only thing he asks of you is to hold out your finger so he can make the bracelet off your finger. While he does this, you will feel like you are a part of the experience making the bracelet and you can learn more about Fredericko.
A short clip of Fredericko making a custom anklet with the assistance of his customer.
Fredericko has been making these bracelets since he was a little boy because his mom taught him at a very young age. He moved to Greece from Nigeria to go to school. He talked about how the Nigerian government is very corrupted and Greece is now his home away from home.
While you are having a bracelet or anklet being hand made for you, you can talk with Fredericko and learn about his life in Santorini.
Buying a bracelet from Fredericko feel like more of an experience than just a quick buy. You will be guaranteed a beautifully handmade bracelet and a memory along with it. He suggests you pick the blue and white thread so you can remember Santorini but you can choose any color you would like.
Fredericko makes you feel like you are a part of the experience of making the bracelet, so you have a memory to take along with you.
If you want to find Fredericko, he goes to Perissa and Kamari every day. This is the perfect accessory to your tourist fashion and also makes a great souvenir to bring back to friends and family.
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