Pilos [pilós]
noun
Ancient Greek word with the meaning of clay, deriving from the Greek verb “plasso” which means create/ give shape.
1. a natural earthy material that is plastic when wet, consisting essentially of hydrated silicates of aluminum used for making bricks, pottery, etc.
2. earth; mud.
3. earth, especially regarded as the material from which the human body was formed.
Clay is considered one of the oldest versatile building materials on earth and has been used for thousands of years as the defining ingredient to treat injuries, soothe pains, strengthen the body’s defenses, disinfect, cleanse and beautify.
This remarkable earthen product and its incredible properties work wonders through its plasticity and moldability in several aspects of our everyday life from architecture and safe building construction to traditional beauty regimens.
In Pilos we are inspired by the sustainability of clay throughout centuries and its versatile ability to find its valuable place in our life. Whether included in building a luxury villa or develop a high end cosmetic formula the clay element embraces all our values of adjustability, creativity, expertise and above all perfection and endurance.