Christmas decorations
Unusual Christmas tree decorations made of wood embody the traditions of the festival
Christmas is a special time, whose magical aura makes everyone think about what is really important, gives you moments of happiness and harmony. And you create this magical aura yourself, with soulful decorations that bring joy and festivity to the whole family. Our hand-painted unusual wooden Christmas decorations in the Petrykivka style, which you can buy in the online gift shop UkrGifts, are also part of this soulful decoration.
Christmas tree decorations - From a piece of wood to a work of art
Let us take a little excursion into their origins:
- The first person whose hands come into contact with wood is an experienced wood turner. The jewelry base is carved from natural wood, using various types of wood (pine, linden, maple). In the hands of the master craftsman, a piece of wood is transformed into unique and magical figures and takes on impressive shapes: for example, cute Christmas angels, sparkling poinsettias or small colorful bells.
- The future work of art then goes into the hands of a Ukrainian artist - the master of Petrykivka painting . In 2013, this painting technique was added to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Typical of this painting style are the flower-like ornaments and patterns as well as the contrasting bright colors.
- First, the artist selects a base and primes the wood with it, then a sketch of a unique pattern is created. The masters of Petrykivka painting use gouache paints on a honey basis. Finally, the finished figure is covered with glossy or matte varnish.
Each wooden Christmas tree decoration is unique and distinctive! No two are the same. Each work represents not only an artistic but also a cultural value, each pattern radiates its own Christmas aura.
Kitschy Christmas tree decorations...
Who decides what is kitsch and what is art?
Can you call Ukrainian Christmas tree decorations kitsch? Is it too colorful or just bright? Ukrainian folk art is colorful and cheerful - just like Christmas! Be it too!
Sustainable Christmas tree decorations
Sustainable Christmas tree decorations are not only very popular these days, they are more than just a fashion trend: Sustainability here also means preserving tradition. Because a "natural Christmas tree decoration" made of wood, which cannot fall victim to small children's hands or playful kittens, can beautify many of the family's Christmas trees for many years.
Natural wooden Christmas tree decorations, hand-painted with environmentally friendly paints, make the Christmas tree look as if the dwarves in the forest had decorated it with their little works of art. Fairytale-like!
Nostalgic tree decorations
Who doesn't long for the warm feeling that this holiday gave us as a child? A little bit of nostalgia on the Christmas tree, a colorful wooden horse, a friendly angel, a cute little dog, imaginative balls and bells - all turned from the finest wood and lovingly hand-painted - such wooden figures that awaken the child's heart in us are still made today in Ukraine according to centuries-old tradition.
Unusual Christmas decorations - small Christmas trees, decorative reindeer, colorful bird figures, cute bells - are scattered all over the world, but they delight people in completely different homes and create a magical Christmas atmosphere. So they are not only a decoration for the Christmas tree, but also an amulet of the holiday and an original Christmas gift, painted by hand.
Buy handmade wooden Christmas tree decorations
These unique wooden figures and decorative items are handcrafted, carefully and individually made by each artist, and will be the guardians of your family happiness. Your children will now be able to decorate the Christmas tree themselves without worrying about the fragile decorations getting damaged.
The artist's signature will remind you of the uniqueness of your Christmas decorations, they are all special and unique, because there are as many styles of Petrykivka painting as there are its masters.
Buying exclusive Christmas tree decorations is very easy! The online gift shop UkrGifts for handicrafts will deliver the special Christmas gifts for your family and friends not only to Berlin and all of Germany, Austria, Europe, but even worldwide!
If you want to order a handmade piece of jewelry on UkrGifts, all you need to do is select the item in the photo and add it to your shopping cart.
Order now our handmade, sustainable and last but not least unique and beautiful gifts for (yourself) your loved ones!
UkrGifts - handicrafts of high quality and with the best price.
FAQ
Will the Christmas tree decorations I ordered match the photos in the catalog?
Each of our Christmas tree decorations is unique, so the drawing may differ from the one in the photo. However, we try very hard to present the most relevant photos on the website so that you can choose and get what you like. If the deviations in the design are significant, we will be happy to send you the relevant photos for approval. When ordering, please leave your phone number so that we can quickly send you a photo via WhatsApp-
How can I choose a Christmas tree decoration set so that the tree decorations match in color and pattern?
If you want to buy Christmas tree decorations that match each other in color and painting style, but you are still unsure about your choice, we will be happy to help you. Add the Christmas figures you want to the basket and indicate in the comments that the Christmas decorations should be hung on the same tree. We will then put the set together to match.
What if I want to buy an exclusive Christmas tree decoration but don't see a suitable color or shape in the catalog?
Not all of our decorations are presented on the website. The variety of Ukrainian painting is so great that we cannot photograph all the variations, so it makes sense to contact us and tell us what you are looking for. We will try to help you.
Why can the same items differ in price?
Our painters each work at their own pace. The fineness of the work and the uniqueness of each pattern are reflected in the price of the wooden Christmas tree decorations.
Are the hand-painted wooden Christmas tree decorations also suitable for outdoor use?
If you want the wooden handicraft to delight you, your children and grandchildren for Christmas for many years, please use it only indoors. Although Petrykivka painting is protected by several layers of varnish, it is not weatherproof.