Veliia

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

This collection is our attempt to piece together the fragments of Lemko memories and, through clothing, tell the story of a unique culture that they continue to preserve and pass on, even as they build their lives far from their homeland.

Veliia

a word from the Lemko dialect that refers to the day before Christmas, that is, Christmas Eve

A word from the Lemko dialect that refers to the day before Christmas, that is, Christmas Eve. We chose this particular name for our new collection because we wanted to highlight the uniqueness of Lemko traditions and the devotion of the people who, over the years, have cherished the memory of their lost homeland

Lemkivshchyna. A land that many were forced to leave physically, but which they chose to keep in their hearts. After the deportations, the Lemkos rebuilt their lives from scratch in a new place, carrying with them what could not be packed into suitcases: their language, songs, customs, prayers, and family histories

Heritage isn’t something abstract, dictated by textbooks. It’s what remains, even when your children are born far from the lands you once called home. That’s how we remember our roots and pass on our love