Ukrainian dukach – traditional jewelry piece made from coins and adorned with gems (photos)
One of the most popular traditional jewelry pieces in Ukraine is called a “dukach”. It is a pendant of sorts and it is usually made from a…
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Ukrainian folk jewels – vintage and stylized modern necklaces (photos)
The tradition of using jewelry in Ukraine is old and developed. For centuries, Ukrainian men – but mostly women – have been wearing jewels…
National costumes in Ukraine. Ukrainian folk dress
National Ukrainian costumes came a long period of evolution from the ancient times until today. Historical epochs and events had a great…
National costume of Crimean Tatars. Small ethnic group manages to maintain clothing traditions
Crimean Tatars have got a very beautiful and ornated national costume. There are only about 2 millions of Crimean Tatars in the world, and…
Traditional jewelry pieces of Kyivan Rus (+ photos of real silver jewels of the epoch)
The jewelry makers in Kievan Rus’ were amazingly skilled. And their production was in a great demand. You can’t imagine the finished outfit…
Ukrainian women wore beautiful festive clothing in the end of the 19th – the early 20th century (photos)
Ukrainian traditional clothing of the end of the 19th century – the early 20th century still had a lot of features historically typical for…
Ukrainian vintage headdresses. Festive and bridal wreaths (photos)
In Ukraine, there was a tradition for young girls who were ready for marriage and for brides to wear a wreath – female headdress made from…
The most unique and outstanding Ukrainian embroidery technique – Borshchiv embroidery
Borshchiv embroidered shirts (Ternopil region, Western part of Ukraine) are made using unique techniques and patterns. The traditional…
Ukrainian folk costumes from Museum of Ethnography and Crafts in Lviv (photos)
Ukrainian traditional clothing is rather diverse. The festive outfits are always colorful and rich in embroidery and bright decorations.…
Vintage patterns of Ukrainian traditional embroidery. Best embroidery designs ever. Part 1 (photos)
The tradition of making and using embroidery on fabric in Ukraine is very ancient and strong. Many pieces of the national costume of this…
We’re loosing vintage clothing artifacts from Chernihiv city of Ukraine to Russian rockets and bombs. Just look at the beauty of the local folk dress
Chernihiv region of Ukraine is one of the oldest and most historically and culturally rich areas in the country. The local traditional…
Hutsul folk costumes used in Carpathian regions of Ukraine are incredibly beautiful (photos)
The Carpathian regions of Ukraine are famous for their traditional crafts and clothing. Nowhere else in Ukraine will you find as richly…
Fashion show of Ukrainian authentic folk costumes (photos)
Many modern young people in Ukraine are fond of the national costumes of this country. Of course, you can buy a modern embroidered shirt…
Vintage male and female Ukrainian clothing (end of the 19th – beginning of the 20th century)
These photos represent the traditional costumes of Ukraine used at the end of the 19th – beginning of the 20th century. All the costumes…
Petrykivsky painting in Ukraine. Painting on paper, clothing, housewares and décor elements (+ photos)
Petrykivsky painting is traditional Ukrainian decorative painting. It is becoming very popular in Europe, US, Canada and many different…
Crimean Tatar crafts and clothing (photos) - updated
The culture of Crimean Tatars is ancient, rich and interesting. The main crafts are clothes making, weaving, embroidering, pottery, sheep…
Vintage wooden looms are still used by Ukrainian craftsmen (+ photos) - updated
A loom is a machine used to weave cloth. Weaving is one of the oldest crafts in the world. Hundreds of years ago people used to make all…
Traditional Ukrainian bridal headgears (+ photos)
Traditional Ukrainian headdress for unmarried girls is a wreath. It is also a headdress for a bride at her wedding. There are many…
Modern replicas of Cossack costumes. Clothing of elite military forces (photos)
Not many people around the world know but in the 16th-18th century on the territory of modern Ukraine, were formed special semi-military…
Samples of traditional Ukrainian festive clothing of 19-20th century. Best collection of three museums (photos)
The most interesting collection of Ukrainian men's and women's festive garments was presented in Ukraine. It shows the traditional clothing…
The variety of Ukrainian women’s folk headdresses (+ photos)
Headwear is among those most informative accessories ever. They can give info about gender, age, marital status, social class, financial…
Vintage Ukrainian embroidered clothing. Private collections which are rarely exhibited (photos)
Great exhibition of vintage Ukrainian national garments was held in Kyiv, Ukraine. The exhibits belong to several private collections which…
Reshetylivka embroidery. Ukrainian embroidery white on white (+ photos)
Reshetylivka is one of Ukrainian centers of embroidery situated in Poltava region (central part of Ukraine). The embroidery designs typical…
Vintage designs of Ukrainian traditional embroidery. Best embroidery patterns ever. Part 2 (+ photos)
For Ukrainians, embroidering is very symbolic. Only women used to embroider because this process was considered sacred – though, today…