Catalog manufacturers of traditional ukrainian decorations
Traditional Ukrainian decorations – brief overview
1. Production of Ukrainian traditional decorations
Decorations are an old Ukrainian tradition, and long back during the times of Trypillian culture women were making decorations. The oldest and the most common decoration in the territory of Ukraine is a beaded necklace (or korali – necklace made of cylindrical coral beads). Formation of traditional Ukrainian decorations has completed by end of 19th – beginning of 20th century and since then they have been occupying a very special place in Ukrainian culture.
Spiked by national exaltation the ethno symbolism is presently one of the brightest trends. Having become ‘a breath of fresh air’ for modern fashion, ethno decorations nowadays enjoy special popularity.
Ukrainian ethno decorations have absorbed all wealth of Ukrainian culture, incredible energetics and attractiveness. Ukrainian ethno decorations are unique and inimitable. They carry old traditions along – each pattern, each drawing and ornament convey historical memory and old-time symbols. One can follow same motives in traditional decorations and in traditional embroideries as well as pysankas (decorated eggs).
Each traditional Ukrainian-style decoration conveys its own unique and interesting story. It fascinates and gives the sense of inimitability and beauty.
Modern Ukrainian author decorations in ethnic style are the result of perfect handwork. They are status attributes, design products of such precious materials as: antique corals, natural stones, old ‘flowered’ Murano glass, balamuts (shiny petrified mother-of-pearl beads), old-time coins, etc.
2. Kinds of Ukrainian traditional decorations reproduced by contemporary craftsmen
Korali – a decoration traditionally composed of coral beads stringed onto a thread.
Dukach – medal-like decoration encrusted with natural stones and bijous. Traditionally roubles and Austrian coins used to serve as a base for making dukaches.
Ducats – thread-stringed, linked together precious coins, inter-winded with beads or corals.
Hordany – traditional beaded necklaces of specific shape.
Patsiorky – expensive glass painted necklaces. Each and every bead is painted manually with gold and enamel.
Sylianky (weaves) — multicolor even beads’ stripes which have spiritual protective function depending on its ornament.
Cryzy – specific collars for neck and shoulders made of beads.
3. Most famous Ukrainian brands, producing ethno decorations
‘Etnicas’ TM [1] is a unique Ukrainian ethno decorations workshop. Beaded necklaces, coral threaded beads (korali), pendants – all of them are handmade of ceramics and corals by craftswomen, who are, in their turn, inspired by old-time traditions. The brand skillfully adapts traditional Ukrainian decorations to acute trends in modern fashion. The workshop creates ethno decorations completing them with cheprahas (ornamented metal belt clasps), the old-time symbols meant to protect their owners from evil.
‘Mood&Soul’ TM [2] creates high-quality bijouterie of natural stones. Various necklaces in inimitable author design are made each in a single copy as per individual order.
‘Lissa necklace’ TM [3] is a young brand of bright handmade decorations. Author non-standard braided necklaces enjoy wide popularity nowadays. Brand’s assortment comprises various accessories made of cotton threads ornamented with beads and natural stones, adorable earrings and beaded necklaces for every taste.
‘SUR ceramic jewelry’ TM [4] is a progressive brand of author ceramics decorations. Masters use only high-quality and safe materials in their work, namely: different kinds of clay, faience, porcelain as well as glazes, ceramic pigments, gold and silver.
‘Namysto’ (Beaded Necklace) TM [5] is a creative platform uniting Ukrainian trendy decorations and accessories’ designers. Trendy and fashionable necklaces, earrings, beaded necklaces and bracelets are made of the most diverse materials.
‘Bila Malva’ (White Mallow) TM [6] is a workshop producing wide assortment of most diverse author decorations in ethnic style.
‘Design-Studio’ SVITLO’ TM [7] is a famous artistic studio making author traditional Ukrainian decorations. Only natural materials are used in working process, namely: corals, Ox’s eye stones, jasper, volcanites, citrines, wooden and crystal beads, Murano glass.
4. High quality and uniqueness of traditional Ukrainian decorations
Ukrainian author ethno decorations are handmade, that is why each produced item is inimitable. Even the decorations made according to the same template are still going to be different.
The decorations are often made to individual order in accordance with client’s wish. Due length of the necklace, the way of fixing, the materials, etc. are selected individually.
Decorations in Ukrainian style are going to please both folk-style-lovers and all other stylish, inimitable and elegant women. Such decorations are never going to fall out of fashion since they are unique and distinctive.
Ethno decorations are ideally suitable for any style, season and mood. They perfectly match traditional embroidered shirts as well as summer sundresses, light dresses and blouses, sweaters.
Traditional decorations perfectly fit in strict frames of office dress-code as well as in everyday life, and they are definitely going to become a zest of a luxurious festive attire.
5. Ukraine’s export achievements
Ukrainian ethno decorations are valued in many countries of the world. For instance, designer Anna Kozak (inventor of ‘Kozzachka by Anya Ko’ TM) lives in Ireland where she popularizes Ukrainian culture. As said by the artist, she has chosen ethnic style particularly because of her strive to break-open Ukrainian immense talent and traditions to Europeans.
‘Kozzachka by Anya Ko’ TM enjoys popularity both in Ireland and Ukraine. [8]
Ukrainian native Yaroslava Kellermann (decorations designer and inventor of ‘Small things count’ TM) has won in online-voting of international ‘Fuchsia Color In Jewelry Design’ contest, with exhibition in Vicenza (Italy) having become contest’s final stage. More than 100 works by contestants from all over the world have taken part in competition. [9]
Works by Ukrainian craftsmen adorn beauties in many countries of the world. For instance, mostly Ukrainian decorations are purchased in Poland, the USA, Australia, Germany, Denmark, Italy and Canada (‘Lianochko’ TM). [10]
According to the results of January-June 2020 Ukraine exported 170.2 kilograms of jewelries for the total amount of USD807.8 thousand.
Switzerland purchased most – 0.2 kilograms for the amount of USD222.8 thousand. In Europe Switzerland was followed by: Germany with 36.3 kilograms and USD117.4 thousand, Poland with 38.5 kilograms and USD96.3 thousand, Latvia with 8.4 kilograms and USD29.0 thousand, Austria with 0.5 kilograms and USD25.3 thousand, Czech Republic with 0.6 kilograms and USD20.3 thousand, Lithuania with 4.7 kilograms and USD9.7 thousand, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with 0.1 kilograms and USD4.3 thousand.
Belarus turned out to be the largest importer of Ukraine-made decorations among the CIS countries with the imported amounts of 31.0 kilograms and USD148.0 thousand. Kazakhstan followed with 21.4 kilograms and USD41.0 thousand, Russia – with 15.4 kilograms and USD19.8 thousand. The USA has to be noted among the countries of both Americas having purchased 0.7 kilograms for the amount of USD17.9 thousand.
According to the results of July-December 2020 Ukraine exported 383.1 kilograms of jewelries for the total amount of USD1.49 million.
European countries purchased most. Poland led with the purchase of 143.7 kilograms for the amount of USD268.5 thousand. Poland was followed by: Germany with 66.8 kilograms and USD253.5 thousand, Switzerland with 0.7 kilograms and USD135.8 thousand, Latvia with 18.7 kilograms and USD77.9 thousand, Austria with 0.7 kilograms and USD28.5 thousand, Czech Republic with 1.0 kilogram and USD28.0 thousand, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with 0.9 kilograms and USD8.1 thousand, Lithuania with 5.8 kilograms and USD5.5 thousand, Monaco with 2.7 kilograms and USD3.6 thousand.
Among the CIS countries Belarus purchased majority of jewelries ex-Ukraine – 90.2 kilograms for the amount of USD334.0 thousand. Moldova followed with 14.8 kilograms and USD45.1 thousand, Kazakhstan was next with 7.6 kilograms and USD16.8 thousand and Russia – with 5.1 kilograms and USD5.1 thousand. Israel has to be noted among Asian countries with the purchase of 2.1 kilograms for the amount of USD44.8 thousand as well as India with its 4.4 kilograms and USD3.8 thousand. The USA turned out to be the largest importer of Ukraine-made jewelries with 12.7 kilograms for the amount of USD184.5 thousand. [11]
[1] - https://etnicas.com.ua/
[2] - https://www.facebook.com/MoodSoulBrand/
[3] - https://m.facebook.com/Lissanecklace
[4] - https://sur.com.ua/#1
[5] - http://www.namysto.com/
[6] - https://bilamalva.com/
[7] - https://svitlo.style/uk/kategoryy/prykrasy
[8] - http://www.kozzachka.com/
[9] - https://global-ukraine.com/2016/11/prykrasa-ukrayinky-peremogla-v-onlajn-golosuvanni-mizhnarodnogo-konkursu/
[10] - https://lianochko.com.ua/pro-tmlianochko/
[11] - http://www.ukrstat.gov.ua/
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