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

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.

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.

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! 😍

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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. 🌻

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 <3

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.

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.

Love that you included their shop link!

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

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!

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.