Ukrainian Mountain Weavers Refuse To Surrender Their Traditions In War Or Peace | Still Standing

Ukrainian’s Hutsul ethnic minority is keeping a century-old weaving tradition alive by using the same tools and techniques that their people have for generations. In war and in peace, they’re determined to keep their craft alive, and they sell their blankets on Etsy (www.etsy.com/ie/shop/WovenWoolArt). We visited their village in Western Ukraine to see how their tradition is still standing.
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A Century-Old Weaving Tradition Is At Risk In Ukraine | Still Standing

[@BusinessInsider]

For all those who are kind enough to be inquiring about the safety of the Ukrainian family featured in our video, we spoke with them on April 21, two weeks after the publication of the video, and they are safe and very grateful for everybody’s expressions of concern.

[@kysorensen3201]

Thats good to heard!

[@jeepy8067]

Thanks for the update, may God keep them safe!

[@supermodelatlanta1354]

I want to BUY THEIR STUFF

[@beatrixjones2982]

Do they need food or medical supplies if so how are they being reached?

[@jesusislord6545]

Repent to Jesus Christ “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” ‭‭John‬ ‭14:6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ h

[@sophroniel]

As a spinner and weaver myself (in new zealand) it it very interesting to see how they seem to be using barely spun roving, along with single ply, to weave. I assume this does not totally strip all the good lanolin, and my guess is that such blankets and fabric at least partially felt over time, making it stronger and stronger as the years go on... which is kind of even more beautiful than just making a blanket that is it's best when just finished, because these blankets likely get better the more they are handled and used.

[@n.ayisha]

i love that she was spinning right from the handcards. i need to give that a go one of these days. as for the felting, i got nervous when they said that she washes the fiber with hot water, and rinses with cold. that is a recipe for disaster with fine wools (like Merino), but i guess that breed is less prone to felting from shock. this video and your comment are giving me the urge to play with some wool. i bought an old 4-shaft table loom last year, and i am desperate to start using it (i'm a weaving newb), but it needs a bit of refurbishing. i may card up some fiber and do a bit of spinning instead. you know how it goes when anyone starts talking about sheep!

[@sophroniel]

@@n.ayisha thanks, i am self taught, love fibre arts. Look up right choice shearing; satisfying sheep shearing videos. Red the merino v hot water, look up videos related to staple length of fibres and how it affects roving; the type of sheep they have are hardier and closer to goat hair/wild sheep, and the fibre is completely different than merino, which has very fine, low crimp staple. I think nicole rudolph on youtube does fantastic videos on fabrics, and her one on wool is incredibly informative. Roxanne richardson also has done a few good videos on the subject as well.

[@kateryna_nn]

In the last part they show washing the blankets, and during that procces the blankets also felt a little and become more durable. I owned one in Ukraine, it was very nice

[@n.ayisha]

@@sophroniel we seem to have similar taste. Roxanne is one of my faves in the fiber communities. her technique videos are top notch. for breed specific content, i like ExpertlyDyed. she has a lot of informative videos about using different fibers, so it's not just more of the same stuff you see on most vlogs. i also really like Ewethful Fiber Farm and Mill. she has a small group of assorted animals, and she buys and spins fiber from local farms, so you get to see a little bit of all of everything in her videos. happy crafting!

[@AnimeShinigami13]

its funny I saw this and as an amateur from USA I immediately felt the urge to show off my terminology in the comments. :3 glad I'm not the only one that spotted the roving.

[@crystalmasters8582]

‘Ukrainian’s don’t surrender in any situation’ -this amazing woman. From my Cherokee heart to yours, much love and wisdom. ‘Aho

[@kyivstuff]

[@kingaszeleikis482]

The Huculs are not Ukrainians. Indigenous minority living in Ukraine. The Ukrainians oppress them in the same way as other minorities. They cannot use their language, ban their cultural institutions, their schools, and so on. You are right that they are strong. This is the truth, the mainsrteam media does not show this. :((

[@xeathenia8539]

Lol a real Cherokee would see the white man’s propaganda for what it is. This story wants to evoke your pity and sympathy to embolden colonial powers. If you are not afflicted with Cherokee syndrome, nor a white woman whose ancestor lied to get on Dawes rolls, then you should try to see the big picture and remember big media is owned by the white establishments to further their own causes.

[@noimnotakpoppfpsheacy2526]

Well she should speak for herself... let's not forget people are forced do fight wether they like it or not

[@pokechow8295]

Really? , there are already 8K of ukraine military surrendered to Russians. How about that? Russians do not fight civilians, ukraine pro- nazi hide behind civilians backs.

[@Aizhaqueeni]

As a Navajo woman i recognize the method bc our elders taught us to weave too. We use wool from sheep, use metal paddle combs, a wooden spindle that looks like a sword 😀 and it's rolled on the thigh rather than just twisted by hand. We use similar cleaning for wool n use plants n such to dye. Just found it neat, ur not the only ppl who do this generational. Beautiful work! 😍

[@natalyakishchuk2071]

Thank you 🇺🇦🌲🇺🇦

[@mariev6108]

@Alijababe K. Would love to support the Navajo! Do you have a website or store for others to support you and buy such wonderful craftsmanship?

[@kyriosmalaka2312]

You can thank the conquistadors for bringing you the sheep.

[@obamalastname34]

Wool is the best it wick aways moisture and keep you dry in summer and in cold insulate wish people use more wool than synthetic fiber

[@Squbber]

@@kyriosmalaka2312 There are actually several native species of sheep in North America such as the Big Horn Sheep. These sheep crossed over to the Americas thousands of years ago at the same time humans first came to the continent and have adapted to the climate.

[@hungrycoyotl]

I can only imagine what the weaver cultures like Pueblos and Zapotecs could make if they came together with Ukrainians and shared knowledge. We could have a weaving renaissance.

[@carlosmante]

In fact I found the customs are very similar to the customs weared by Southern Mexico's peoples.

[@christhomson8924]

cant see no war here

[@AnimeShinigami13]

:) thanks to the internet that could be a thing.

[@ZeLeninovoMasoveRizoto]

I always found the indigenous patterns interestingly similar to ours (Slavic, which Huculs are). To have a combination of those would be stunning, whether in weaving, embroidery or jewelry (the latter two are barely seen here but believe me, Huculs are great at these too)

[@AnimeShinigami13]

@@ZeLeninovoMasoveRizoto maybe if a couple that's from both cultures got married? Make the blanket for their marital bed together showing where they both came from?

[@iamabread9614]

My grandma have one of these in her living room for almost 60 years. It was made from Ukraine and a heirloom given by my grandma's mother. She is still alive and is supporting for Ukraine. Love from Philippines

[@jozhykangel]

Our's is almost 60 years too ) And still looks good, the colors are bright, it only became softer, more pleasant to the skin.

[@dilarasharipova9313]

@@jozhykangel здравствуйте🙋 можно спросить какой вес у одеяла Двуспальный размер? Впервые вижу такую технику 😍

[@jozhykangel]

@@dilarasharipova9313 оно довольно легкое ) взвесить не могу, сейчас не дома. И очень теплое.

[@user-yy7tw9hv9n]

@@jozhykangel It can also be an extra blanket on really cold nights, also hello from America hope your doing ok in Ukraine.

[@user-ej4eq5im4r]

Thank her for us!

[@scootermom1791]

1:45 There's a phenomenal blanket in a frame in the background with mountains, trees, clouds and sky that appears in this frame and throughout the video. It's absolutely gorgeous! I can't imagine how difficult that was to make. This family is extremely talented; I'm glad they are teaching this art to their children and grandchildren to carry on the tradition.

[@natalyakishchuk2071]

Thanks you for honoring our work. A Rug with nature is one of the not simple, but inspired works that cannot be repeated. The Rug depicts the Carpathian mountains and a stream between them🏔

[@scootermom1791]

@@natalyakishchuk2071 I can imagine it would be very difficult to create such a beautiful work of art. You and your family are very blessed with a rare talent. 🙂

[@user-ge6eh3fg2b]

@@natalyakishchuk2071 Обожнюю Карпати! З такими крутими людьми, як ваша родина, ми обов'язково переможемо! З любов'ю з Києва!

[@misssveta]

@@natalyakishchuk2071ви-неймовірна родина ❤ гордість за те, що такі люди живуть в нашій краіні

[@karenidzi2875]

@@natalyakishchuk2071 how can I buy your blankets? Do you have a website? They are really beautiful. Karen, from Brazil

[@user-kc1xv9vf9y]

Thank you for making this video. We are proud for our old Hutsul weaving tradition. Glory to Ukraine and our Heroes! Great thank you to all countries for the support of Ukraine

[@90blackrock]

Why doesn't write in the title of the documentary that it's a HUTSUL tradition?? I like hutsuls, you have great customs and traditions! Long live hutsuls!

[@viktorbezvidkhodko2199]

I have handmade socks (in Ukraine we call them kapchuri) made of such wool, they are awesomely warm and 0% synthetic or microplastics.

[@sophroniel]

I bet they last forever too!

[@tihammd]

your feet must be in heaven after all the itching

[@erikh.1883]

@@tihammd only itches if you're not used to it. If you give it a couple of days you'll barely notice it. I'm wearing wool all the time now. :) The benefits are great

[@viktorbezvidkhodko2199]

@@tihammd it all depends on the yarn. I wear summer socks under socks with thick wool yarn.

[@tihammd]

@@erikh.1883 kudos to you man.

[@amaraokonkwo_]

Their daughter's voice is lovely. So glad they can make a living from such beautiful craft.

[@daveman5860]

I hope they get top dollar.,, as they should.

[@imranfazal5942]

What song is she singing

[@louiselloyd1523]

Wonderful to see these old skills still exist. I hope that these people and their village will remain safe and undisturbed by the war. Slava Ukraini! слава україні!

[@annaguettabi3974]

It’s far from the military action zone.

[@olgas.9124]

Im Westukraine gibt es kein Krieg

[@EvaAnnaPaulaBraun]

No they already die

[@user-gh56kis-05]

Please google the history of "Slava Ukraini" and who used this motto in the first place, I'm sure you won't use it again. Ask poles specifically

[@InsoIence]

@@user-gh56kis-05 Isn't it similar to saying 'check the initial meaning of swastika, I'm sure you'll start using it'? Pole here.

[@kreciapataczek1257]

Boże, jakie piękne kilimy! Rodzina wspaniałych artystów. Wszystkiego najlepszego Ukraino! ❤️

[@vasiliyfutsur2815]

Власне що це НЕ килими , а ліжники . А Килими це зовсім інша справа . Набери в Ютубі ,,українські килими,,

[@kreciapataczek1257]

@@vasiliyfutsur2815 Nie znam się na tkactwie. Wiem, że istnieją wielorakie techniki tkania, wykorzystywane są różne materiały. Dlatego tkaniny wykonywane na ręcznych krosnach dzielę tylko na dwie podstawowe grupy: dwustronne (kilimy) i jednostronne (gobeliny), bez względu na ich przeznaczenie :) Zajrzałam na kilka stron opisujących tkactwo ukraińskie ale nie znalazłam wymienionego przez Ciebie słowa. Natomiast z pewnością do tego tematu wrócę, bo są to rzeczy niewiarygodnie piękne. Pozdrawiam.

[@svetiko7543]

@@kreciapataczek1257 thank you so much for support💛💙from all Ukrainians to Poland, you have helped us SO MUCH since the beginning of the war, we will never forget your kindness

[@oxanatarashchuk4598]

Це не килими, а скоріше ковдри. Так, це ткані ковдри, які ще називаються "ліжники". Ними можна вкриватися,на них можна спати. Вони дуже теплі і взимку дуже помічні. А ліжниками вони називаються від слова "ліжко"

[@user-vz9fi2jy1d]

❤️

[@janelightning73]

Enchanting village. They care for the sheep, and the sheep care for them. I have never seen such beautiful patterns and designs. May God bless and keep all of you safe. 🌻

[@natalyakishchuk2071]

Thank you so much 🇺🇦🌲🇺🇦

[@anyascelticcreations]

@@natalyakishchuk2071 Praying for you, your entire village, and all of your sheep too. May all of you be keep safe and protected.

[@piccalillipit9211]

*I HAVE TWO OF THESE* though mine are just plain, no pattern. They are incredibly thick and very very warm - $450 is nothing for them, honestly... Mine were given to me and are 70 years old. If you like them, please support these people and buy from them and their neighbours. You have my word you will not regret it. But it may take you a little while to get used to the weight if you are used to a duvet.

[@dilarasharipova9313]

Спасибо, очень интересный сюжет! Украинский народ такой талантливый! Женщины мастерицы во всём, а мужчины золотые руки.. У нас в Кыргызстане валяют ковры знаменитые из шерсти, много чего из войлока.

[@lilibet47]

Знать бы где это заказать.. Вообще отлично было бы🙂💕💜

[@amiable_monster]

@@lilibet47 Под видео есть ссылка на их сайт где можно купить себе

[@lilibet47]

@@amiable_monster спасибо большое))Не увидела)

[@tanyamandzilevskaya5956]

Господи,які трудящі люди. Молодці. Які молодці. Дивитись треба і радіти що люди вміють робити руками таку красу.

[@sophiaupton3542]

Love that you included their shop link!

[@pamelaswanson8736]

Colour me blind ! Where is the link to their shop??!!

[@theprophetofthepastagod5633]

@@pamelaswanson8736 in the video description. (Though it’s not highlighted in blue and is not clickable)

[@theloveyourfacegal2773]

I can't find the shop link :/

[@Call-me-Al]

@@theprophetofthepastagod5633 thank you!

[@tandiparent1906]

@@theprophetofthepastagod5633 Thank U

[@Jadeskorpion]

It would be really great if you could post an update on how this business and their people are doing. Are they all safe?

[@borsch_99]

They're safe for sure. It's a west of the country, no battles and no rocket attacks because it's a village

[@MrGelowe]

Ivano-Frankivsk region has been mostly safe, except for the airport strike on Feb 24th and one other airstrike later on but these guys are in the mountains and that is probably safest place in Ukraine right now.

[@seymourbutz6951]

Ofcourse not

[@andresgomez9795]

Uh.... probably not!!!

[@christhomson8924]

cant see no war here

[@dead_or_alive2649]

I have just found my Christmas presents for this year. My mother, my husband’s mother and our aunts have all reached an age where they are very hard to buy for. They now lean towards unique items and I know they will absolutely love these. Who wouldn’t, they’re absolutely beautiful.

[@dianajohnson8455]

As a spinner and a weaver, I so appreciate the beauty and warmth of their blankets. Such great craftwomenship !! Please give us an update on their safety. We pray for all of Ukraine and it's wonderful people.

[@evab521]

Thank you❤️

[@Madeleinewith3Es]

Thanks for adding their Etsy, I started keeping a list of first UA garb and armor makers, since so much reenactment gear comes from there, and now I'm staring a sheet for traditional embroidery and weaving shops, so they're getting added also!

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

This video is a treasure. Heartwarming to see these villagers holding fast to lifestyle and industry in the face of modern perils. May God keep them all safe, and their flocks and implements. May they be left in peace. 🙏🙏🙏

[@anyascelticcreations]

May it be so. 🙏

[@evamarek5205]

Agreed!

[@themeiafy]

Just one correction: may they be left in peace by Russia. There is one perpetrator in this war, naming it is important. Making general statements about peace makes it sound as if it's just two governments fighting and people want nothing to do with it.

[@geegnosis8888]

I have bought one of their products and it arrived this week. Wonderful. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

[@dh1329]

What is their web address?

[@Annie-ZA]

How wonderful! GOSH! You too are now incredibly blessed! 🙏💞 Much love from SOUTH AFRICA! 🌍🦁🐘🦏🥰

[@sergiyrospysdiyenko6224]

thank you for supporting Ukrainian

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@@dh1329 • The web address is in the description box.

[@mwater_moon2865]

@@dh1329 they're on Etsy, we bought 2 as well back at the end of June, we just got them in last week. My son adores his, I love the colors but it's a bit scratchy so I'm glad I planned it for a wall hanging and not a blanket.

[@KeroseneSkies]

My Macedonian grandmother used to work on a huge loom like that making clothes, blankets, and carpets! So nice to see this, it made my heart happy

[@chaika83.]

Очень красивые изделия 😍 Искренне желаю, чтобы каждое новое творение обретало дом 💓

[@mynameisamelie9444]

heyy, most of my family still lives in this region and this kinda makes me feel like I'm home. In my childhood I got to know this culture and those people. This video takes me back to the time. Thank you for making it, great work:))

[@Princesslinaful]

So beautiful, is the site still up? Would love to buy some blanket s, hope and pray that the families are ok...Sending prayers to the people of Ukraine..🙏❤

[@denko44]

Woven wool art is the shop name on Etsy.

[@sdaria2726]

Чудові незламні українські жінки🇺🇦✨ Дякую за репортаж Завжди мріяла навчитись виготовляти ліжники. Може колись так і зроблю❤️

[@annavovkiv]

Thank you for this gem. We appreciate the way you share our culture with the world. Such an authentic, unrefined, and beautiful video that shows the depth of Ukrainian history and Hutsul cultural heritage.

[@90blackrock]

Hustuls are NOT ukrainians!

[@mioneger6909]

@@90blackrock your ignorance is hilarious

[@rurikfree4905]

@@90blackrock they just call themselves ukrainians and speak ukrainian language and always resisted russians even during the soviet union. But yeah keep pushing the notes that KGB told you to say

[@morimori6251]

I was so happy to see this, even though it was posted 4 month ago. This is emotionally so supporting and makes my heart melt! To see that my national relatives are standing in all possible ways makes me feel relieved and even somewhat cry. I will definitely support their business whenever I can ❤️❤️

[@spidey_things]

I need to save up some money to buy a blanket, they're so beautiful and they have such and interesting history. The blankets and the people. I hope that weaving blankets isnt something that becomes lost in their culture, it's such a beautiful craft and one I would definitely be a part of if I lived there

[@ukrainian_mf]

I completely agree with you and support 😅

[@judil3294]

Real wool blankets are not only much warmer, they seemingly last for ever. I'm 70 and still have a wool blanket handed down from at least as far back as my grandmother. I also have a hand made Eskimo parka which is wool with an outer protective shell, made by the Eskimos of Inuvik in the Northwest Territories of Canada. At -30 to -35 below F I was always warm. I have such respect for this family.

[@jozhykangel]

We have such blankets in every ukrainian family. My grandmother's blanket still looks good, the colors are bright, and after 50 years it is softer than it was.

[@katerynamishchenko2896]

Thanks for observing this family and their wonderful business! Indeed, in Western Ukraine in villages many people stick to old Ukrainian traditions and handcraft. It's precious! Glory to Ukraine💙💛

[@pokechow8295]

Glory to Russia ⬜🟦🟥⬜🟦🟥⬜🟦🟥⬜🟦🟥

[@katerynamishchenko2896]

@@pokechow8295 follow the russian warship

[@pokechow8295]

@@katerynamishchenko2896 you follow the azov battalion ukro-nazi that surrendered to Russian Army in Azovstal, and now all 2500 of ukro-nazi azov battalion are in Russian jail waiting for TRIBUNAL! There is also a death penalty in Donetsk Republic and Lugansk Republic, and some of them will be executed for their war crimes.

[@doralevitt2879]

This is my second time watching this and I'm blessed every time. I'm a knitter, crocheter, spinner and weaver among other trades, and I love watching and learning from other of the same people. I'll definitely share this video with my spinning and weaving groups, I pray that God ends this war soon- God bless you all and greetings from NYC!! 😄🤗🕊️💗🌷

[@evab521]

Thank you❤️

[@hazeldavis3176]

I am the same! I don't know how to explain it. Like feeling part of a large weaving, you feel a tug on a far end (so far you cannot see with your own eyes) but you feel the movement and the connection. Then when I sit next and warp my loom, ball my skeins or quilt- I think of those others out there too. It's a nice feeling in a world that feels so isolating as of late.

[@victoriadovzhenko4038]

Дуже круті вироби!! Фактури, кольори, баланс -все зі смаком підібрано🤩 Супер, що є такі майстри!

[@natalyakishchuk2071]

Дякуємо за повагу та підтримку🇺🇦

[@Mriia-ua]

Мої любі українці, дякую вам за чудові самобутні витвори мистецтва! Дякую авторам відео за цікаву розповідь про ткацтво. Перемога за нами! 💙💛

[@susangrande8142]

Thank you for posting this! I’m a spinner and knitter, and I love to process (wash and clean) wool to prepare it for spinning. It was fun to see the ladies wind the wool onto distaffs from the carded wool, to prepare it for spinning. It was fun to know exactly what they were doing! It was also nice to see the sheep, which are also part of the heritage of the blanket-making craft. The brush-like tool the man was using to “comb” the wool is actually wool cards, for carding wool. The last step, where the blankets are washed in the stream, is called fulling. It makes the threads of the blanket mesh and stick together, to make a cohesive fabric. Slava Ukrainie! 🇺🇦

[@natalyakishchuk2071]

Glory to Heroes!🇺🇦 We hold on and continue to work because this is the only craft that makes us stronger. We still have many ideas that have not yet been implemented:))

[@hansda2355]

they are still standing ,they are brave

[@frankfrank6541]

Wish them luck. God bless them. Wish them a health and happiness from war.

[@christhomson8924]

cant see no war here

[@paddington1670]

@@christhomson8924 It might get there.

[@a.s.5378]

@@christhomson8924 do you have nothing else to do then commenting this under comments that mention the war? 😅🤦🏻‍♀️

[@oxanatarashchuk4598]

@@christhomson8924 they are from Western Ukraine. Missiles can reach there too, just not very often, but they do

[@mochi_ani]

This family is made of kind and talented artists. It’s so beautiful to see this tradition carried on - & their ancestors must be incredibly proud.

[@zardozmania]

Oh my gosh these are ssooooo beautiful! All original artists making traditional hand made goods like this should forever pass the tradition on to their kids, we NEED this kind of quality, uniqueness and aesthetic in our lives.....

[@kealyphillips3946]

This is a beautiful story, a family keeping a tradition alive. I wish them much love peace and safety for this family. The blankets are beautiful

[@laurenferrell4445]

They have such a beautiful home and nostalgic setup! And that woven mountainscape piece is AMAZING!!!! I want to purchase everything! I even love what the woman is wearing 🥰

[@theloveyourfacegal2773]

The vest on the younger daughter I really liked as well

[@danilobmalitjr8339]

Love this original hand made craft 👏🤙🙏Ukrainians our wonderful and loving people never give up never surrender I pray for you all guys speed God bless always be safe

[@liliyalylyk2531]

Many Thanks authors of this video! Gratulated from Ukraine💙💛💪

[@78tx]

I love the fact that theire singing while working. I wish that was more common

[@Mark_nobody3]

Natelya has a great voice when speaking, bless her for the work she is doing

[@natalyakishchuk2071]

Thank you dear Mark:))🇺🇦

[@tezbah8446]

The sight of wet wool will always reinvigorate me bc I can just smell it. My late grandmother was a weaver on the Navajo Nation, the hardwork, time, and dedication to getting your wool from raw to processed also the loom setup. It's something that will always give me the best memories and sending all the luv to these folks + those affected by war & greed.

[@pamelastones4802]

I'm so glad that I found this! These people are wonderful! 😍

[@AS-fm6iw]

I'm Ukrainian and hearing the language brings me back to my childhood in 🇺🇦. Loving the USA but will always be Ukrainian

[@tomfromoz8527]

@A S My friend Lilly in high school also Ukrainian born. I hope she didn't go back, I worry. Hearing the language also brings me back to childhood, and I wish I had learned more because I lost my Ukrainian speaking family young. Still, I seem to know what's being said somehow. You take care! >> Tom's Ukrainian/American wife Pam

[@pokechow8295]

I hope you know that ukraine is a puppet of USA. USA just use stupid ukraine as a polygon and as military meat for hurting Russia.

[@pokechow8295]

Ukraine bombed Donbass for 8 years, killed 14K of civilians since 2014. No one cared about that.

[@tomfromoz8527]

@@pokechow8295 When a country is invaded by a belligerent neighbor, trying to occupy the land, that is to be expected. Any Ukrainians who wished to leave were free to do so. I know that there were some older Ukrainians that refused to leave. There were old people who stayed after Chernobyl simply because it was their home. You need to understand the Ukrainian mindset to understand why. >> Tom's Ukrainian/American wife Pam

[@pokechow8295]

@@tomfromoz8527 So, what about ukraine bombed Donbass since 2014? What about that? This is ok for ukraine to kill its own people including kids. It's ok for ukraine support nazzi azov battalion, nazzi right sector battalion, nazzi aidar battalion. It's ok for ukraine to be a puppet of USA and do whatever USA told them to do. NATO was sending weapons to ukraine for 8 years, getting ukraine ready to attack Russia. Do you really expect Russia do nothing about that?

[@soccerchamp0511]

As an amateur weaver who learned how to weave using 19th century methods and tools, thank you for sharing this. It's so neat to see weavecraft from different places around the world.

[@KylieeeP]

I love the way they speak. They said the blanket will serve you for years. That’s exactly how all of our thought process should be… everything is serving us and we should be grateful for our blankets our utensils anything that serves us and helps bring peace and joy.

[@evewolf8255]

Julia Hersko..was my grandmother's Maiden name. I have been told all my life of my hungarian decent. I have been trying desperately to find the region my family is from. Mostly women. And we all sew. It is so strange to feel such pull, and such determination, toward uncovering the lineage of my family. I was born and raised in America. Why should these things intrege me so? I am left only with one answer. I must know. If you could please help me discover this, even in its smallest amount, I would be so greatful. And if you cannot, then I still learned something! The work your family does is absolutely beautiful, and deserves to be noted as such. Rare is a family like yours, and I am filled with joy having stumbled across this video. Thank you so much for sharing. Blessed be.

[@elliewuzzup7689]

This is so beautiful and important for the survival of the planet. This is an excellent example of quality, slow "fashion". It will last for years and will not destroy the land. Beautiful.

[@Kb-gh2rk]

For all the work that goes into this and the fact that these exact blankets are only made in a small region by specific people. They could ask much more for the price. In fact I would be willing to pay much more. This is something I would pay several thousands for a large piece to pass down to my daughter or son someday for their wedding. What a beautiful thing. I hope that they are well and not caught in this hideous war. Slava to this beautiful culture and people of this country. ❤.

[@honorladone8682]

I'm praying for everyone in the Ukraine hang in there. Philadelphia USA

[@evab521]

Thank you ❤️

[@stephaniehustead2585]

I cant do wool. But they're gorgeous and I appreciate all cultures unique talents and priceless treasures they create. They're not just items to have. They tell a story. I'd showcase these things in my home.

[@janeward8293]

They are absolutely beautiful.. well done for keeping this wonderful tradition going 🇬🇧

[@lynnejackson5052]

Beautiful blankets and beautiful people. Live long lives in safety. ❤️

[@readlearnteach2042]

I would love to own a ukrainine blanket..❤️😍😍 Imagine the arts and talents this nations might have lost to the wars....... I hope peace for the world....

[@kt7629]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@user-ej4eq5im4r]

There is a link in the description to their shop so you can get one

[@nole8923]

Ukrainians are awesome people. I want to visit after they win their war of independence against Russia. Much love and respect from the United States 🇺🇸. Slava Ukraini. 🇺🇦

[@svitlana1500]

Ukraine is not “winning” independence but protecting it. Ukraine has been independent since 1991

[@misssveta]

You’re so welcomed here ❤

[@olyabondarenko4029]

Thank you!

[@autistic__penguin]

Such strong, hard-working and brave people

[@spootnik00]

I will be interested in purchasing thank you for including their Etsy shop link

[@NebulaOfAshka]

Yes yes me too!

[@samuraiboi2735]

@@NebulaOfAshka ima purchase a hundred of those

[@TruthSeekers13]

I want to purchase their lovely daughter😍

[@Anon-xz6hu]

@@TruthSeekers13 🙄🙄🙄🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@NebulaOfAshka]

@@samuraiboi2735 Gifts for the family? Man they really are very affordable compared with many other wool products.

[@illustrationbydureka]

they are incredible, both the family and the blankets they make! I wish them well and for their continued safety.

[@user-sf2kg8yq7x]

Осындай өнім өндіріп тоқып жатқандарыңызға көп рақмет. Украина жасасын! Осыны көргеніме қуаныштымын.

[@natalyakishchuk2071]

Thank you for your support)💙💛

[@hic-rocmama69]

Im glad to hear they're safe ❤ their blankets are amazing the work is incredible but the result is brilliant im glad they're teaching the younger generation too ❤ blessings to you all ♥️

[@cheese808]

Ukrain as gone threw so much over the years and they have proven to be so strong in the time of hardship. Continuenfighting you guys! ♡

[@evab521]

Thank you❤️

[@mysteriousghoul5918]

May the spirits protect and keep this family safe through this tumultuous times.

[@janispayne5570]

What beautiful blankets! I applaud your artistry and would treasure one of your blankets if I owned one. Grandmother from Michigan, U.S.A.

[@ZebraJenn]

Thank you for keeping these skills alive.

[@simonlee8154]

Love it so much. Tradition must stand. Stupid war can go and kill itself.

[@raisr6528]

I loved everything about this video

[@user-tm1uy8zd7n]

Красотища!!! Всех благ мира вам!!!

[@4RingsRetro]

I am a weaver using Victorian industrial machinery such as Dobcross looms. I absolutely loved seeing the more traditional ways in which wool is processed. Not much changed as we still do things the same way, just with iron machinery. Brilliant film!

[@susieramirez9006]

My prayers 🙏 go out to all of them Their work is beautiful love the spirit they have singing

[@rafaelperalta1676]

I'm glad their children are continuing the tradition.

[@cozycornerlife]

I love this!! I wish we all kept our heritage alive with the crafts that were in them. I respect you all, sending many prayers, love and light to you all and the community.

[@user-yz9py2tq6w]

Наталья прекрасная женщина, хорошая семья и чудесное искусство, надеюсь с ними все будет впорядке, очень красиво поёт.

[@shannonrapati149]

Hope everyone stays safe. You have a very beautiful craft and lots of talent. Thank you for sharing your craft. I'm praying for everyone in the Ukraine.

[@natalyakishchuk2071]

Yes, thank you for caring, while we continue our craft and make woolen products🇺🇦🌲🇺🇦:)))

[@narinekarapetyan13]

Я желаю что у Вас всегда была Солнце, Мир, и благополучие,Победа.🙏🤝🇦🇲

[@suitov]

Oh wow! I recommend checking out their Etsy shop, linked in the description. They have clothing too! I want to support Ukraine and their traditions.

[@user-tb1ur5fz7f]

Натуральная шерсть. Очень красиво. Прекрасные люди, умеющие работать руками. Слава Украине!!!!!

[@pussiboos21t]

Wow, this is amazing. Old technology is incredible and we need to support and revive these old ways.

[@caz7363]

Hand made from beginning to end - you all make the blankets so beautiful, thank you for showing the process 🇺🇦

[@michellebeckstrom6110]

What a noble, vibrant and ancient craft! I sincerely hope that all of the crafters, families and communities are ok and will survive this evil global agenda.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello dear. how are you doing?

[@IGotNoJam]

I really hope so too. Imagine how much was already lost due to war 😕

[@natalyakishchuk2071]

Many, many victims have been destroyed in Ukraine. But a strong human spirit and culture cannot be lost. And we believe we must persevere and protect ourselves. Craft is a part of our lives. So while we live we will make blankets and clothes🇺🇦

[@janeblog1900]

Beautiful blankets beautiful people

[@princessaurora1111]

I started crocheting and looming when I was a kid in middle school, and I still do it now, 11 years later, I hope to do it my whole life, and I love talking to other fiber arts crafters, because I've never met a mean person who loves working on fiber arts projects, we're just a certain type of person who loves to work with our hands to make things that will last and with toys, make children smile, or with baby cloths, make the parents smile :)

[@olgas.9124]

Какая красота! Вы молодцы гуцулы, здоровья вам всем и вашим овцам.

[@olgas.9124]

Я сама люблю натуральную шерсть, пряду на прялке и веретене и знаю, сколько труда нужно вложить, пока получится такая красота. Неужели Вы всю шерсть стираете в ручную? Я очень хочу, чтобы Вы и ваши овцы, вся деревня были сохранены и могли и дальше создавать такую красоту.

[@user-oy2wk7fb1n]

Lovely! Thank you for the video! Thank you for supporting Ukraine!

[@francescaparolisi3219]

От одного только вида пледов мне стало тепло. Мне бы подошёл такой пледик

[@pollypocket2282]

What beautiful songs and what a beautiful beautiful craft…. So glad it isn’t being lost and I pray they have stayed safe. Thank you for bringing this to the world.

[@joan-mariacbrooks]

Business Insider, you should check on these people again very soon. Such a great story and beautiful blankets

[@bhgirlhello3819]

Дякую! Було дуже приємно «познайомитися» з Наталію, Яро, та Юлію Кіщук 🇺🇦

[@lilu7544]

thank u for such a heartwarming video✴✴✴✴ My lovely motherland with strong people✴✴✴✴✴

[@ZhovtoBlakytniy]

This is great! Thanks for bringing attention to lizhnik weavers! These are great carpets, wall hangings, and warm blankets! I'm not a Hutsul weaver, but I am teaching my daughter weaving and how to card wool now. She's 7 and has a small table loom to practice on, and a few spindles to spin on if she wants to learn. My family has a history in textiles, I'm glad it's staying in our family today ☺️ I hope the Hutsul traditions live on for centuries to come.

[@sherirae]

These are beautiful. Keep weaving, this tradition needs to be kept alive and cherished

[@Heyreneesews]

My family had these blankets. The ones I saw were always red, black/grey and white. These are so beautiful! Much nicer than the ones in our house.

[@lisacooper1201]

BEAUTIFUL AND LABOR INTENSIVE!!!... ONE DAY I WILL PLACE MY SPECIAL ORDER WITH MY OWN COLORS AND DESIGN!!!...THE UKRAINIANS ARE VERY TALENTED IN WEAVING BEAUTIFUL BLANKETS!!!😃🐑🐑🐑🙋🙏➕👌👍🇺🇸