Christmas Owl Ornaments

Fabulous owls for your Christmas tree

Owls are not what they seem. Do you remember this mystical phrase from the cult TV series Twin Peaks? 

Well, our owls are really not just brightly colored wooden Christmas decorations. They are real handcrafted art created by talented artists from the Ukrainian Petrykivka village. The same name is given to the traditional folk painting that has been developing in this area for several centuries, and these bright floral patterns are adored by connoisseurs around the world, valued in professional antique shops, and included in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List.

Flat wooden owls will become not only an unusual vintage ornament for your Christmas tree, but also a real family heirloom that will be passed down from generation to generation. The Ukrgifts.com shop will be happy to help you choose and buy the best gift for you and your loved ones.

The owl symbol as a talisman

In many cultures, owls were sacred birds. Let us recall ancient Greece, where the owl was an attribute of Athena, the goddess of wisdom. In fact, these birds symbolize different things in different countries, and you can choose the meaning you like the most (or rely on each):

• The large eyes of the owl can see perfectly in the dark, so it sees evil and can scare it away, and this also makes it a symbol of knowledge
• The owl is a nocturnal bird, so it communicates with spirits and the afterlife. Therefore, it can be a messenger of mystical news and communication between generations
• A slightly more modern, but much more popular meaning is a characteristic of people who are mostly active in the evening

So, traditionally, the owl brings wisdom and protection, which is useful for each of us.

Options for using handcrafted decorations

But it's just Christmas ornaments, what other options are there? We know of several:

• As a unique Christmas tree decoration, of course - the most obvious choice
• Each owl is similar, but absolutely unrepeatable (because each one is hand-painted by a master with his own style and mood), so if you need to give many equivalent gifts that will not be the same, this is your choice. It's a great option for employee gifts, for example.
• Children's room decorations. Children adore brightly colored owls and will believe that a wooden pendant protects them during sleep.
• Collectibles. Vintage owls, like other animals, can be the start of your collection. Such ornaments are highly prized in the art market and the value of the collection only grows over time.
• For garden decoration. A colorful owl will look great on both green and snowy bushes and trees (white snow only emphasizes the beauty of these owls)
• As a gift for family and friends living in another city or abroad, it is very convenient to put a flat wooden ornament in a folded envelope and send it around the world.

How our owls are born

The entire cycle of decoration creation is completely eco-friendly and is performed manually by craftsmen:

• A turner makes blanks on a lathe, grinds them, and passes them to an artist
• The artist applies an intricate pattern to the future owl and decorates it with traditional folk ornaments
• The paints are natural, honey-based, and their recipe is also passed down in the family of masters
• The owl is covered with several layers of varnish, dried thoroughly, and sent to Ukrgifts.com
• We post photos on the site and do everything to ensure that your order arrives quickly and brings you joy.

Why Petrykivka?

Of course, because it is an incredibly beautiful folk craft that has its own ancient history and deep symbolism. But not only)

Our shop considers its main mission to introduce Ukraine to the world. And what better way to do this than through beautiful handcrafted products that carry a piece of Ukrainian soul and traditions?

Also, by buying a cute owl or any other jewelry in this shop, you support the artists who keep the secrets of painting and pass it on from parents to children.

Join the colorful Ukrainian world that can make your Christmas special!