Evdokia (aka Barbs) was born and raised in the foothills of Mount Olympus, Greece, where history is not confined to museums but woven into everyday life. Surrounded by rugged mountains, ancient coastlines and centuries-old ruins, the landscape itself became an enduring source of inspiration. Now based in the UNESCO World Heritage village of Saltaire, England, she designs and handcrafts every piece under The Baptist.

Drawn to jewellery since the age of nine, Evdokia has spent much of her life making and collecting objects. She founded The Baptist in 2018 as a space to develop a personal visual language rooted in history, mythology and craftsmanship—one that continues to evolve with every collection.

Having studied Social Theology alongside a decade of Ancient Greek and Latin, she developed a lasting fascination with mythology, sacred imagery and the objects that outlive the civilisations that created them. These influences continue to shape her practice, where jewellery becomes a meeting point between archaeology, faith and personal adornment.