Dukach
Dukach – a decoration in the form of a medal pendant, which girls wore around their neck, strung on a ribbon as a symbol of maturity and...
Chupryna
Chupryna (forelock), also known as chub, or oseledets is an element of a traditional Kozak haircut. It describes a style of man's haircut...
Ukrainian knights
There was a time when Kozaks ‘dictated the fashion’. Everyone, from peasants to nobility, wanted to be like the Kozaks - dress like...
The Holiday of Spas
In East Slavic tradition August 19 marks the holiday of Spas (in Christianity known as Transfiguration of Jesus), which dates back to the...
Ribbons
Long thick hair has always been a sign of pristine beauty, and neatly braided hair - a symbol of chastity, purity and an integral part of...
Khustka
Ukrainian head scarves, better known as ‘khustka’, are an important ritual attribute whose value has partly been preserved till now. In...
Oleksa Dovbush - Ukrainian Robin Hood
Carpathian mountains, 1960s 'Hutsul Theatre' performing the Arkan dance as part of the 'Dovbush' show. Oleksa Dovbush is known аs the...
Motanky dolls
Motanky dolls, also known as knot dolls, in Ukrainian culture are known as an ancient amulet. From the olden times this national...
Prysyadka treasure
Do you ever wonder how far back Ukrainian folk dance goes? Well, here's just an idea! The silver figurine of a dancer from the...
Korali
Ukrainian ‘Korali’ AKA ‘Namysto’ or simply a necklace, is probably the most common women’s jewelry in Ukraine. Ukrainian necklaces came...