PRYKARPATTIA: HUTSUL CRAFTS

Take a journey to a land where legends endure and artistry lives in every detail. A place where each pattern, thread, and form tells the ancient story of Hutsuls.

Included in the program:

Workshop on Traditional Kosiv Ceramics

Step into one of Ukraine’s oldest pottery traditions, recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2021. Kosiv ceramics is more than craft – it’s a symbolic art form where each ornament carries deep cultural meaning. During the workshop, you’ll paint your own piece using traditional Hutsul motifs and take home a unique souvenir of your own making.

Kosiv Museum of Folk Art and Household

Set within a historic building, the museum houses over 5,000 artifacts – from traditional garments to handmade wooden, leather, and metal items, musical instruments, and more. Every room is a window into the daily life and artistry of the Hutsuls.

Introduction to the Art of Felting

Discover a living tradition passed down through generations. Hutsul woolen blankets have long adorned their mountain homes, offering warmth and protection. You’ll witness the fascinating felting process, where raw sheep’s wool is transformed into vibrant, fluffy blankets using age-old techniques. The centerpiece of the experience is a unique felting machine, powered entirely by a mountain stream. This remarkable structure uses the force of water to twist, press, and purify the wool, compacting it into dense, soft, and incredibly warm fabric.

Why join this journey?

• Authentic locations and hands-on workshops.
• The chance to create your own piece of folk art.
• Deep immersion in a culture preserved through centuries.

Days of availability: Saturday
Start: 09:00
Duration: 9 hours
Price: 2500 UAH

The price includes:

• Guide support.
• Transfer.
• Entrance ticket and guided tour of the Kosiv Museum of Hutsulschyna.
• Hands-on workshop on painting traditional Kosiv ceramics.
• A tour of a local manufacture producing handmade woolen blankets.
• Medical insurance.

Paid additionally:

• Dinner.

Booking:

Dear friends, we strongly recommend that you book our services in advance. In order to make a reservation, please provide our manager with the following info via Telegram, WhatsApp or Viber:

• the name of the tour;
• desired date;
• full names of each participant from your group;
• the hotel you reside in.

In response, the manager will send you a confirmation letter and a payment invoice. As soon as the payment is complete, you will receive another letter containing your travel schedule, time and place of meeting on the day of the tour.