Ukrainian Box

The Ukrainian towel - Rushnyk - like a book that you can read because in the embroidered composition you may see the reflection of the worldview and customs of ancestors. Ukrainian embroidered towels were called a family amulet, they were hung over icons, it was an integral attribute at various holidays and public celebrations, it was used to greet relatives and guests. Ryshnyks performed not only an aesthetic function - to decorate the home, they had a special protective role - to protect the home from all evil, insidious and impure. It is not by chance that in a traditional Ukrainian home, they were hung at those places (above doors and windows) where evil forces could appear.

A rushnyk is a long rectangular white towel with embroidery at the ends or sometimes all over. Each region of Ukraine has its own color palette for the rushnyk, which is influenced by various household traditions. Also, the choice of the color was influenced by the age of women who made it: young girls embroidered with red threads, and older women - with blue. The conditions for embroidering a towel had to be favorable for women's needlework, in complete silence, alone, so that no one would disturb them. Before work, they calmed down, prayed, immersed themselves in the light of thoughts, charging the future rushnyk with a positive attitude.

After all, it was believed that if a woman embroiders a towel with good thoughts, it will definitely bring happiness and luck to its owner.

I personally curate each box to represent the past and the present of Ukrainian culture and I am proud to offer each supporter the opportunity to touch a piece of Ukraine, its culture, and its rich history. Create the future of Ukrainian small businesses together.

TODAY is the day! Ukrainian Box is now LIVE!
You can preorder by clicking the link below. Limited number of Early Bird boxes is available.

We have been working on it for 4 months. The logistics is very complicated considering the war and transatlantic shipment. Our vision and the goal to support Ukrainian small businesses was driving us through all the obstacles and I am happy to say that we are now accepting preorders for Ukrainian Box Independence Edition. I hope that this project resonates with you and we will reach our goal

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