Any outfit will sparkle in a completely new way if you add one small detail to it - a correctly selected and, importantly, original decoration. Silver and gold, stones and wood, fantasy and minimalism, neoclassicism and art nouveau...We selected 7 brands jewelry, among which, we are sure, you will find exactly the product that will become a highlight in your image. And, as always, they are all made in Ukraine!

kochut

The idea to create jewelry brand kochut belongs to three brothers from Uzhgorod: Yuri, Roman and Igor. The brothers-jewelers began making their first products while still at school. Having seen these jewelry at least once, you will never confuse them with any other brand - each product is original and modern. We think that fantasy lovers will especially appreciate their rings, they look so magical. Jewelers make almost all their jewelry with their own hands, sometimes using modern 3D modeling technologies, and also using the rare Mokume Gane metal joining technique. And, by the way, it was they who came up with the idea of ​​​​creating the first jewelry in the world with gallium.

Lena Yastreb

Jewelry brand Lena Yastreb on the Ukrainian market for several years. His main directions are neoclassicism and animalism. The main motive is convenience, aesthetics and individuality. Interestingly, in addition to original decorations made of silver and gold for women and men, there is also a children's line. This year's plans include working with new materials such as plastic and wood, their combination with precious stones and metals, development of limited editions and art objects. You can view the products and purchase them online on the website, and try on new items and exclusive jewelry, even what is not yet on the site, you can in the concept store 11SilverSpace in the center of the capital on the street. Malaya Zhitomirskaya 9-B (you can also get a discount for checking in there).

Dari Jewelry

Dari Chernikova has been in the field of jewelry design for about 5 years, but the decision to found her own brand came 2 years ago. The main vector for the designer is simplicity, which, of course, is manifested in the style of her sophisticated products. Rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets look quite laconic, but at the same time they have life. For example, two “Sea” rings will never be identical: the enamel coating is mixed anew each time and consists of several colors, which after baking acquire a unique gradient. Or take the “The Universe” series of jewelry: the entire lunar surface is created by hand and looks very mesmerizing. Coming soon brand Dari Jewelry presents a small collection that will be a real surprise for spring. Jewelry can be found in the showrooms “The One”, “Apartment 31”, in the concept store “Window to the Courtyard”, in Lviv in the gallery “Shchos Tsikave”, deliveries are expected soon to “Cocoon space” in Odessa and “ MEL" in Kharkov.

Hovsepyan Designs

Designer Arthur Hovsepyan began his experiments in jewelry in 2012, and three years later he launched his own brand Hovsepyan Designs , specializing mainly in the production of bracelets, earrings and rings. Arthur makes his unusual products traditionally himself. manually in the style of minimalism. The material for them is mainly silver, although the master likes to experiment with alloys of metals such as copper and gold.

Maya

Brand Creator Maya— jewelry artist Maya Kotelnitskaya, graduate of the Lviv Academy of Arts. In her work, the designer combines boldness and complexity of ideas, paying attention to how jewelry works on the human body. Maya studies both the ancient jewelry traditions of the peoples of the world and the most sophisticated and vibrant period in the history of jewelry - Art Nouveau. Working on yours amazing jewelry, she prefers to experiment with stones and metals, and also use non-standard materials such as wood, glass, porcelain and fragments of antiques.

Ukrainian embroidered shirt is perhaps one of the most beautiful amulets

And today embroidery, which is decorated by hand, is rightfully considered a real source of energy and strength. Such blouses and shirts were worn by both women and men, wearing embroidered shirts on special occasions, holidays, and also at cheerful folk festivals. Today, embroidered shirt is not only an integral element of the national costume, but also a real trend of the fashion season.

An embroidered blouse or shirt in Ukrainian style is stylish, prestigious, fashionable and original. Today, when decorating it, at least one hundred original and folk embroidery techniques are used. By the way, embroidered shirt today is not necessarily a short blouse or shirt; it can take the form of a free-flowing Ukrainian-style dress, a tunic or midi, belted with a bright patterned sash.

An embroidered dress made of natural fabric is a wonderful summer option.

The choice of embroidery today, just as in ancient times, is determined by the symbolism and relevance of the ornaments and patterns depicted on clothing. Geometric strict patterns are more typical for men's shirts. These are zigzag “doodles”, a symbol of a bracelet, embossed diamond-shaped lines and much more in a strict color combination, which is the personification of courage, masculinity and strength.

Men's embroidery remains very elegant

Women's patterns and ornaments amaze the imagination with the ornateness and filigree of fine work, complex weaving and fantasy. Colorful embroidery can be decorated with natural or floral motifs, openwork interlacing of vines, rifles, and leaves. Colorful embroidery symbolizes youth, femininity, love, tenderness and chastity.

Women's embroidery is a real work of art

Dresses in Ukrainian style

Today, dresses in Ukrainian style are not only national clothes, but also an independent stylish element of the modern image of an active, sophisticated, business and elegant fashionista. Historically, Ukrainian dress was identified with tenderness and femininity. Today, dresses in Ukrainian style demonstrate genuine warmth, originality, as well as refined and extraordinary taste.

A dress in Ukrainian style is the embodiment of femininity and grace.

In order for the dress to truly reflect the ethnic culture of the Ukrainian people, to this day needlewomen use many different techniques for decorating clothes. Particularly popular when creating is the combination of light natural fabric as the basic element of the outfit, as well as contrasting embroidery. Among the most popular techniques are satin stitch and cross stitch embroidery; for formal and evening looks, designers use ribbon or bead embroidery. Such a dress in the Ukrainian style can either completely replicate the national costume of the people, or be a successful stylization of Ukrainian “folk”.

Cute White dress with Ukrainian motifs

Among the variety of models, the main directions can be identified:

• Casual dresses in Ukrainian style. The difference between this outfit is the unique combination of simplicity of cut, femininity and light decoration in the form of embroidery only on the sleeve cuffs or collar.
  
• Dress in Ukrainian style for a cocktail or youth party. This may be a cut favored by active youth, repeating a simple tunic, but the presence of decor in the form of embroidery and accessories in the Ukrainian style is mandatory. This dress will highlight good taste.
  Stylish dress in Ukrainian style
• Evening, prom or Wedding Dress. The most exquisite cut, expensive natural fabric and generous embroidery with satin stitch, satin ribbons or sparkling beads. This outfit will not go unnoticed, as it is a skillful and contrasting combination. modern style and national Ukrainian traditions.
  

Why, when choosing an original and extraordinary outfit, should the choice fall on a Ukrainian outfit? The answer is simple: at any event, be it a social event, a youth party or a business dinner, Ukrainian motifs in a dress guarantee uniqueness and precious exclusivity of the image.

Shoes and hats

The national costume involves not only special clothing, but is also complemented by traditional shoes and hats. In Ukraine, as a rule, shoes were made from genuine leather. We all remember Gogol’s work “Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka”, where the charming Oksana asked Vakula to bring her red slippers. It's the red boots from soft skin with high tops were the dream of all Ukrainian beauties, but were available only to representatives of a rich family or nobility. Poor women, along with men, were content with wrinkles - leather boots tied with ropes so that the top did not fall off while walking or working.

Red leather boots complement the look perfectly

Head ones women's clothing, as a rule, were intended for married women and were supposed to completely cover the hair. The main ones were a kibalka, a scarf or a cap. But young unmarried girls could openly demonstrate their beauty, decorating their heads only with a wreath or a bright satin ribbon. For men, a greater variety of hats was presented.

Accessories

Symbolic jewelry has always been a favorite accessory of Ukrainian women. It is difficult to imagine a full-fledged folk image without. Such decoration has long been considered not only a way to emphasize youth and tenderness. Even today, a wreath is a symbolic amulet, which is woven according to special rules, where each flower and ribbon of a special color symbolizes any personal qualities, desires or events. For example, young mothers decorated their heads with a wreath of roses, the traditional viburnum symbolized female beauty, and chamomile symbolized the innocence and purity of a girl’s soul. Traditionally, 12 flowers were woven together, symbolizing the character, thoughts and desires of the girl.

Integrity and harmony are determined by correctly selected accessories. Today, a wreath in the Ukrainian style has acquired new shapes and has become an integral element of a bright and stylish look. Besides the wreath, Ukrainian female image Can't imagine without beads. Since ancient times, women of any age have worn beads, traditionally red, to celebrations. By the way, this decoration also had a secret magical meaning. It personified the sun, warmth, and also protected from evil, hatred, envy and temptation. Ukrainians called such beads “namist”, decorating themselves not only for the holidays, but also for a traditional family evening. Today, large red beads are a stylish and relevant decoration, complementing the charismatic Ukrainian image, introducing bright notes and coloring everyday life.

Large red beads are one of the traditional Ukrainian jewelry

Today, the world's most famous fashion houses use Ukrainian motifs when creating their fashion collections.

Ukrainian motifs are found in the collections of a variety of world designers

A refined interpretation of folk elements, embodied in clothing, shoes and accessories, emphasizes the originality and originality of the image in a colorful ethnic style. Each element of Ukrainian costume is a whole embodiment of the era, a tribute to the traditions of our ancestors. Thanks to such a deep intellectual component, a special Ukrainian harmony is created.

Ukrainian decoration - Silyanka is gerdan, or another name for silyanka made of beads - antique decoration Ukrainian women - a solid, flat or openwork strip that fits snugly to the neck, tied at the back or fastened with a hook. It was woven from multi-colored beads on a hair or thread base, 0.5 to 4 cm wide, with a geometric pattern.
Silyankas wore one stripe or two or three narrow stripes of different colors and patterns around their necks, connecting them with several threads of glass beads and corals.

Multi-colored beaded necklace with an interesting pattern, a wonderful necklace in ethnic style.

In the east of Ukraine this decoration was unknown. Found in Podolia and Volyn. And in Galicia it was extremely common. Probably, the silyanka came to Galicia from Hungary. Similar to gerdans products called margele are also common in the Romanian part of Bukovina.
And according to this pattern I weaved mine silyanka, it can be seen in the “Works” section. Only the color scheme is slightly different from the scheme.

According to this pattern, I wove several Silyanok. Not difficult at all, but very beautiful.

Ukrainian jewelry has always performed two functions - protective and informative. The first had amulet and ritual jewelry that was worn only on the body - wedding rings, bracelets and crosses. Well, those that were worn over clothes spoke eloquently about the wealth of the owner: six threads of coral alluvium, for example, cost as much as a pair of oxen. Gerdany- beaded chest decorations in the form of a loop of two strips connected by a medallion at the solar plexus. They were worn mainly by men, but women also wore them. In Bukovina, the ends of the gerdan ribbons were connected by a mirror suspended from them.

The name “silyanka” comes from the method of making such jewelry (“silyannya”, threading - a method of stringing beads on a thread. Not wide (two to three centimeters) silyankas women wore it every day as a talisman (the power of the silyanka as a talisman was always determined by the ornament). For greater strength of the Hutsul amulet, for example, a beaded ribbon with a protective ornament was sewn onto a red strip of linen.

Our national costume is called one of the most attractive and colorful in the world. Beautiful and wise Ukrainian women knew how to dress elegantly and choose jewelry to match themselves. Modern designers and jewelers admire the products of the past and create stylized, authentic accessories based on them. Previously, it was believed that jewelry had a special meaning and protected housewives from the evil eye and evil spirits. Many of them have long been forgotten, and some can be seen in museums. These masterpieces are worth remembering!

Here are the 10 most famous and popular Ukrainian national jewelry:

1.Zgarda

This traditional neck ornament-amulet consisted of several rows of copper crosses, between which there were metal tubes, corals or spirals. All this was strung on a wire, strap or cord, and small disks with solar symbols were used as a clasp. The abundance of crosses on the zgarda was a sign of family wealth. It is worth saying that all women tried to acquire the most beautiful jewelry so as not to be inferior to the neighbors. Sometimes the contents of the boxes were worth more than a house or a pair of oxen.

2.Salba

This was the name given to a bib made of fabric, embroidered with local and “overseas” silver coins. Their number could exceed 12 rows. Salbs were adored in Bukovina.

3.Dukach

This decoration was a medal-shaped coin with a metal bow, which was worn over a necklace. The dukach was considered a valuable decoration and a source of pride. It was worn prominently and passed down from generation to generation. The first dukachs were awarded to the Cossacks for their service. And they gave them to their lovers and daughters.

4.Balamuts

Such necklaces made of mother-of-pearl beads were otherwise called “white troublemakers.” They personified beauty, innocence and were designed to protect girls from excessive male attention. Charms and medallions were often added to the beads. In Ukraine they were considered a curiosity.

5. Rustle

Metal beads made from miniature bells were the hallmark of the Hutsul region. They say this is one of the most ancient Ukrainian jewelry.

6.Gerdans

These oblong breast decorations made of two strips of multi-colored beads were worn by both men and women. Their ornament served as a protective symbol and differed depending on the area. Gerdan could not be given away or lent to other people.

7.Crises

This name hides the wide round beaded collars that covered the chest and shoulders. IN holidays women wore several multi-colored krises of different sizes at once.

8.Coral beads (corals)

This popular piece of jewelry made from many rows of small coral beads was also called the “wise necklace.” The corrals differed in finish, size and quality. Large red oval beads bound in silver were especially prized. Girls from wealthy families wore up to 30 coral threads, which were a symbol of their wealth and health.

9.Pissed pasjorks

Blown beads made of painted cheap or expensive Murano glass. The design was applied by hand using colored enamels. Sometimes these bright items were inlaid with gold.

10.Hryvnia

This short metal necklace resembles a crescent-shaped hoop. The hryvnia was made from gold, silver or inexpensive alloys. It gained popularity back in the 10th century and symbolized the status of its owner.

Conclusion

Ukrainian women also loved earrings. Little girls wore copper ones, while young girls and married ladies preferred silver or gold ones. It was believed that earrings help relieve headaches. Among the favorite shapes are crescents, months, bagels, as well as animal and plant patterns. And if you complement the look with embroidered shirt and a lush wreath... A sight for sore eyes!

Ukrainian women have always been bright and irresistible. Our national jewelry is an unsurpassed masterpiece of folk craftsmanship. Many of them have not lost their relevance and are waiting in the wings. This is a subject of our pride and sincere admiration. Do you have coral beads or a beaded necklace? We would try everything on the list! You need to love yourself and be sure to pamper yourself with beautiful jewelry. In our stores you will find many “precious surprises” and interesting collections. We will be glad to meet you!

A wedding celebration is an exciting, long-awaited and joyful day, which is bound to bring the newlyweds a lot of positive impressions, unforgettable moments and sincere emotions. But in order to turn this holiday into a bright, energetic, extraordinary event, future spouses should give preference to themed weddings. One such wedding that is gaining popularity due to its colorful traditions and outfits is the Ukrainian style wedding. These are folk motifs, fiery music, cheerful customs and traditions; they will not leave the newlyweds and guests indifferent.

How to organize a wedding in Ukrainian style

Themed weddings require enormous preparation, knowledge of traditions, rituals, national characteristics. For Ukrainian wedding Every detail and little thing is important, which can convey the atmosphere of a real national festivities. Therefore, you need to start organizing by finding a venue, a good host, choosing festive outfits, music, or finding professionals who organize themed weddings; they will take on all the organizational troubles.

Finding a suitable restaurant – the most important detail in organizing a wedding in this style. It is desirable that this be a restaurant with national Ukrainian cuisine and decor. Modern restaurants in the high-tech and modern style are not suitable for such a celebration, and if there is no opportunity to rent a themed establishment, then you will have to work on the decorative material, as well as order a good catering service.

Wedding invitations should be decorated with bright colors that will indicate the Ukrainian theme of the wedding. The invitation can be designed as an ordinary scroll, with a loving couple depicted on it, dressed in Ukrainian National costumes. The same type can be used to make personalized seating cards for guests. Also, these can be invitations:

• Decorated with national ornaments;
• With drawings of loaf, viburnum, towel;
• With the image of wheat fields, etc.

The image of the bride should also correspond to the celebration. The dress can completely replicate the national Ukrainian costume, and the abundance of accessories will only add color. Fresh flowers can be woven into the hair: poppies, cornflowers, marigolds. Can be worn with loose hair beautiful wreath with colored ribbons - a symbol of female honor. Coral beads, bracelets, and earrings are ideal for accessories. Makeup may be a little brighter than usual:

• bright lips,
• long eyelashes,
• blush.

The ideal wedding bouquet in Ukrainian style is a mix of wildflowers and viburnum.

Embroidered shirt, trousers - the most striking elements wedding suit for the groom. Bloomers should be bright red, and a wide belt will complement the look. The groom can limit himself to an embroidered shirt, linen or black classic trousers. Brightly embroidered vests of the Hutsul style are suitable for decoration. The main thing is not to be afraid to combine and complement the outfit with your own details.

Wedding scenario in Ukrainian style

If you are planning a wedding in Ukrainian style, you will have to observe many interesting, fascinating rituals. It all starts with the ransom: the place where the bride lives is decorated with colored satin ribbons, flowers, fabrics with Ukrainian embroidery, and fruit baskets. For the groom, the bride's parents prepare in advance interesting tasks, riddles, and the bride herself is hidden among her friends, and the groom, in order to get to her, must go through a huge number of tests.

Also after the wedding ceremony, the parents of the newlyweds greet the newlyweds with bread and salt. The role of bread is a loaf, which the newlyweds must bite off, and according to popular beliefs, whoever bites off the larger piece will lead the family. During the banquet, the most striking, unforgettable ritual is considered to be the custom of “chebota”, the essence of which is that the son-in-law buys a pair of boots in advance and ceremonially puts them on during the banquet. At the end of the ceremony, the son-in-law and mother-in-law dance together to cheerful, fiery Ukrainian music.

We must not forget about such a romantic and touching tradition, which is called “transfer of the family hearth.” The parents of the newlyweds light candles, the lights in the hall go out, and the guests line up in a circle, holding unlit candles, everyone makes congratulatory speeches, nice words, escorting the young people towards new family. Ideal for competitions:

• Karaoke with Ukrainian songs;
• Dumpling eating competition;
• Dance competition for the best Ukrainian dance “Hopak”;
• Bride theft and ransom;
• Competition "weaving wreaths";
• Theft of the bride's shoe, etc.

Decoration of the hall in Ukrainian style

Decorating a room for a Ukrainian wedding is one of the most important organizational issues. To decorate the room, you should choose colorful, warm colors that convey the atmosphere happy holiday. Clay pots, Ukrainian folk instruments, dried and fresh flowers, wreaths, satin ribbons will add a special zest to the decoration of the room.

Tablecloths on tables can be made of linen, embroidered with beautiful patterns, and real towels can be laid on chairs. Long wooden benches or beautiful wicker furniture can replace chairs. The tables should be filled with an abundance of Ukrainian cuisine: dumplings, lard, homemade sausages, cabbage rolls and delicious Ukrainian borscht in pots. We must not forget about traditional Ukrainian drinks: kvass and vodka.

A wedding cake must convey the long-standing traditions of Ukrainian culture. For its proper design, bright colors, sunflowers, poppies are suitable, and the figures on the top of the cake should be “dressed” in Ukrainian folk costumes. In addition to the cake, the wedding table should be decorated with a festive loaf, which is considered a symbol of prosperity and family happiness.

Process video

Watch the video of how the couple celebrated in a fun and thematic way wedding celebration in Ukrainian style:

Ukrainian wedding is fun, romantic and playful. Bright national costumes give a special atmosphere to the celebration: an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. If you are looking for new ideas, then you should look for them somewhere in the old: old traditions, cultures, customs. Such a wedding will be to the liking of the newlyweds, their parents, and guests. And photos from the wedding ceremony will fill the family album and will remind you of this unpredictable, fun event.