Traditional Tinos Fabric Filakto Cross Pendant with Beads & Gold Thread - 4x4 cm (1.57x1.57 in) - 1 Piece

Traditional Greek Devotional Folk Art — Handcrafted Fabric Filakto Pendant with Beaded Cross & Gold Cord - 4 x 4 cm (1.57 x 1.57 in)

Celebrate an enduring custom of Greek devotional folk craft with this handcrafted fabric amulet (φυλαχτό / filakto), made by experienced artisans on the sacred island of Tinos. Styled with jewelry-like delicacy, this compact 4 x 4 cm square keepsake is centered with an embroidered cross motif, hand-sewn colored seed beads, and a lustrous metallic gold thread cord edging. Crafted with traditional interior elements in accordance with centuries-old ecclesiastical custom, it serves as a cherished personal symbol of faith and prayer for babies, children, and adults alike.

*Note: The price listed is for one (1) single fabric filakto pendant. Any staging accessories or display stands shown in photography are for scale and presentation purposes only.

🕊️ Authentic Island Needlework & Sacred Materials

Crafted in accordance with time-honored Greek devotional traditions:

• Single Piece Offering: Each order includes one (1) individual fabric filakto pendant, finished with a discreet safety pin fastener ready for secure attachment.
• Beaded Cross Detailing: Meticulously embellished with vibrant, hand-placed colored seed beads forming a cross motif over a padded fabric base.
• Metallic Gold Cord Edging: Bordered around the perimeter with an elegant twisted gold-tone thread cord that gives the piece an ornamental, jewelry-like finish.
• Traditional Internal Contents: Prepared following Greek monastic custom, containing dried floral petals gathered from the Holy Friday Epitaphios service, along with pure cotton infused with church oil and myrrh.
• Compact Proportions: Measures 4.0 x 4.0 cm (1.57 x 1.57 in), making it an unobtrusive keepsake for delicate infant fabrics, bedding, or personal travel accessories.
• Versatile Attachment: Can be pinned safely to garments, infant cribs, strollers, or pillows, carried inside a wallet or purse, or worn as a devotional pendant.

✨ Meaningful Devotional Keepsake & Gift

• Daily Symbol of Faith: Serves as a tactile, personal token of spiritual focus, prayer, and family Christian devotion throughout daily routines.
• A Cherished Gift for Children & Milestones: A traditional gift for newborns, baptisms, christenings, godchildren, name day celebrations, and family prayer spaces.

Specifications:

• Package Contents: 1 x Fabric Filakto Pendant (Price is for 1 Piece)
• Design Motif: Hand-Stitched Beaded Cross with Central Cross Detail
• Trim: Twisted Metallic Gold Thread Cord Border
• Dimensions: 4.0 x 4.0 cm (1.57 x 1.57 in)
• Internal Elements: Dried Epitaphios Petals, Cotton Infused with Church Oil & Myrrh
• Attachment Method: Fabric Backing with Metal Safety Pin
• Origin: Handcrafted in Tinos, Greece
• Placement & Usage: Baby Crib / Cradle, Stroller Accent, Clothing Pin, Wallet / Purse Keepsake, Devotional Pendant