Christmas Bird Ornaments

Fairy birds on the Christmas tree

Did you know that decorating a Christmas tree with wooden birds is a popular tradition in many countries of the old world? The point is not only that the dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit, but also that birds generally mark the arrival of the new year (which in the pre-Christian era began in spring rather than winter). Therefore, a bird-shaped ornament should definitely be in your Christmas ornament set, and Ukrgifts.com is happy to help you with this. In this section, you will find Ukrainian vintage handcrafted ornaments from the small Petrykivka village. This hand-painted art goes back more than 300 years, and we will be happy to introduce you to the unusual world of folk crafts.

Petrykivka - traditional hand painting

To begin with, these birds with bizarre flowers on them are not just an unusual ornament, they are real art, which is included in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. Craftsmen from a small Ukrainian village used to decorate everything with floral ornaments: dishes, furniture, their own houses, and, of course, various amulets. One of them is a bird, which is traditionally the main symbol of not only Christmas but also Easter. Generous Ukrainian nature has been inspiring craftsmen for a long time. And the result was so incredible that you can still buy items decorated with Petrykivka painting in some antique shops. At Ukrgifts.com, you can buy modern ornaments, but they carry the same unique artistic code and deep meanings.

What do these birds mean?

Let's take a look at some wooden ornaments and try to understand what they symbolize:

• The titmouse is a symbol of goodness, tidings, and hard work. The combination of blue and yellow is also the Ukrainian flag color. That's why this bird is so beloved in Ukraine and people believe that it brings happiness.
• The white dove is one of the most famous biblical symbols. It represents peace, forgiveness, and comfort.
• Beautiful swans represent loyalty and beauty. In nature, birds are white or black, but among our ornaments, you can find blue, purple, and even red birds. Why not?
• A wise owl puts you in a practical mood and helps you study, brings good ideas, and helps you find solutions.

Why you should choose these wooden ornaments

Because they are beautiful and absolutely unique, of course. But the advantages of our birds do not end there:

• Handmade ornaments stand out from the usual sets of balls. Everyone will love your Christmas tree.
• Each hand-painted bird is extremely light and flat, so it's easy to mail it anywhere as a wonderful gift.
• Wooden decorations do not break or fade over time. You can use them every year and expand your collection.
• These birds will look great not only as Christmas decor. They are worth decorating a garden, a child's room, or any room in a vintage or folk style.
• Children love these bright fairy-tale birds. They are also made of all-natural materials and are absolutely safe.
• You can create a set not only of birds but also add other funny animals to it. By the way, such a collection only grows in price over time.

The mission of the Ukrgifts.com store

Your positive feedback after purchasing on our website is what inspires us. But we consider our main mission to be the promotion of Petrykivka hand-painted art. We want to introduce the whole world to this unique handmade technique and we really believe that it deserves to be known worldwide. It is also our opportunity to support artists who pass on the secrets of their craft from generation to generation.

Pick up this colorful bird, present it to those you love, and join the magic of true craftsmanship.

Merry Christmas!