6" Burlap Motanka Doll with Vinok as hanging ornament from Bakhmut Creative Workshop Textiles-clothing Language: Ukrainian and English

Language: Ukrainian and English

Marta Leshak

Марта Лешак

Independent  (Ukraine )  It seems like only yesterday that Ukrainians were putting on leggings under pants to gather in frosty Euromaidan to fight for a better future

6" Burlap Motanka Doll with Vinok as hanging ornament from Bakhmut Creative Workshop Textiles-clothing Language: Ukrainian and EnglishBakhmut Creative Workshop Oberih supports craftspeople from Bakhmut and coordinates projects to safeguard and promote traditional Ukrainian arts, crafts and cultural heritage in eastern Ukraine. After Bakhmut was destroyed by russia ,the artisans became displaced throughout Ukraine, but they continue their work and activism. Crafts made by the Workshop artisans include traditional Ukrainian dolls, Motanka, beaded necklaces, tote bags, aprons and more.