Christmas Horse Ornaments
Wooden horses... on a Christmas tree
Mankind always respected horses, and it is understandable, because their role in society was enormous. They are breadwinners, fighting comrades, and good friends. It is not surprising that in almost all countries of the old world, the horse is a symbol of wealth, power, speed, freedom and loyalty. Traditional Ukrainian culture is no exception: horses were painted, sculpted from clay, and made into wooden rocking toys. We would like to introduce you to another, very special option: handmade Christmas ornaments. The small Petrykivka village in central-eastern Ukraine has been known for its hand-painted ornaments for centuries. Craftsmen applied intricate floral and plant patterns everywhere around them and, of course, decorated Christmas tree ornaments with them. Today, the Ukrgifts.com shop offers you to buy this bright horse in a vintage style. This is one of the most Christmas decorations in our opinion.
Why these horses are special
Any handcrafted ornament is completely one-of-a-kind, because the selection of colors and patterns of floral patterns depend solely on the unique technique of the craftsman, his mood, and even the weather outside. But the authenticity of these Christmas decorations does not end there:
- Each hand-painted wooden horse is a piece of art, because the Petrykivka painting is even included in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List and collectors often look for items with this painting in antique shops. Over time, such a Christmas tree ornament only grows in value.
- A simple and perhaps even somewhat naive folk painting decorating a horse figure will impress both children and adults. After all, natural colors and floral motifs are understandable and close to everyone.
- Each flat wooden ornament is painted on both sides, so you won't worry that the horse will turn its dim side on the Christmas tree branch.
- If you want to buy a whole set of ornaments, this is a great option, because you can find here not only horses, but also stars, bells and other animals in a common color scheme and hand-painted by the same artist.
Who should get a horse as a gift
Here are just a few of the order options that are popular on our website:
- As part of sets for vintage Christmas decoration
- For children's rooms (appropriate at any time of the year, not necessarily for Christmas)
- In the year of the horse according to the Chinese calendar
- For a gift to friends who live in other cities or abroad (it is convenient to put a flat horse in a regular envelope and send it by mail)
- When you need to make a lot of interesting gifts, but have a limited budget
- For Ukrainian friends who live in other countries and miss home
- Anyone who is a horse lover (for example, an equestrian).
You've heard it said that the best gifts are those made with love, right? These horses, as well as any other ornament in our shop, contain a lot of love, warmth, and good wishes. Believe us: these are the things that make Christmas truly merry.
