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This is an original kind of decorative painting. It goes back to the ancient Ukrainian traditions in wood painting (Petrikovskaya painting). The boxes submitted here were the integral attributes of Ukrainian family life many years ago and now they are purchased by tourists as a tiny part of the country history spirit.
One more attribute of Ukrainian life and traditions. Candles have been widely used in rural life not only as an attribute of beading but also as a means of lightning. Candlesticks were a sort of interior items thus were constantly given different shapes, painting and design. As a result they became a real masterpiece of folk art.
This towel is an object of Ukrainian artistic embroidery. It is an ancient and widespread genre of folk art. It is considered one of the favorite ways of decorating clothes and household objects. Traditional Ukrainian embroidery plays an important role in public events, celebrations and special occasions of the communities. For different ceremonies women wear embroidered blouses and men wear shirts (sorochky) too. It also appears on pillows, table linens, clothes and placed near household religious icons, covers the Easter baskets.
  
The caskets and plates are also the souvenirs that can't be passed by in our outline. Being also the object of ancient family life, they are the reflection of Ukrainian culture and traditions.
  
Easter is the biggest Christian Holiday in Ukraine. They say on this day: "Christ is risen!" since it is the holiday of Christ resurrection. The eggs painted with bright colors in geometrical patterns or stylized figural, animal and floral designs are an indelible feature of the feast commemorating the Resurrection of Christ.
Set of Nesting Doll is a very popular souvenir among tourists. In spite of the fact that "Matreshka" is considered to be the object of Russian culture, you must have known that Ukrainian and Russian cultures are deeply intertwined. Thus Ukrainian souvenirs slightly differ from Russian ones by their paintings, specific clothes etc.
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