SVARGA continues its small expedition through the world of traditional art, visiting regions and families where our lost history shines through the stitches of embroidery.
НInspired by the ornamental achievements of Embroidered Ukraine, we’ve seen how many small regional, family, or clan heirlooms are being forgotten and may eventually be lost forever. That’s why we strive to bring them into the Ukrainian fashion and media landscape.
SVARGA continues its small journey through the world of traditional art, visiting regions and families where our lost history shines through the stitches of embroidery.
Inspired by the rich heritage of Ukrainian embroidery, we realized how many small regional, family, or heirloom designs are being forgotten and may eventually be lost forever. That is why we strive to promote them in the Ukrainian fashion and media spheres.
The collection was inspired by the idea of recreating the embroidered shirt worn by the great-grandmother of the brand’s founder, Natalia Yarysh. The shirt was presented under the name “Legacy.”
To preserve authentic patterns and recreate them in embroidery within a contemporary context while maintaining their sacred meanings. At the same time, we present to you all the antique samples that we preserve as museum exhibits and display in public exhibitions, so that anyone interested can trace the transformation of the shirt they have purchased.
Along with the Skrynia collection, we’re presenting a series of videos about the history of the SVARGA brand, as told by its founder, Natalia Yarysh.
“…I remember my grandmother’s house, the pantry, and the huge chests filled with linen clothes. And there I was, a little girl, quietly (because I wasn’t supposed to) rummaging through those clothes, recalling my grandmother’s explanations: ‘This is for your dowry, that’s for when you die, and this one is for special occasions.’ I still remember that distinctive smell—a mixture of wood, dust, and musty fabric. In my grandmother’s house, embroidered shirts were everywhere: towels draped over icons, pillows, the tablecloth, napkins…”
©Natalia Yarysh
