GUNIA Project is a Ukrainian brand dedicated to creating unique, handcrafted items that celebrate the country’s rich cultural heritage in a modern way. Founded by Maria Gavryliuk and Natasha Kamenska in 2019, GUNIA Project draws on the founders’ extensive backgrounds in fashion to produce a diverse collection of decor, ceramics, jewelry, glassware, clothing, and accessories that are both timeless and relevant. With each piece, the brand pays homage to Ukrainian traditions, using materials like clay, wood, and natural fibers and collaborating with skilled artisans from across Ukraine. These artisans bring generations of expertise to their work, crafting items that blend heritage with contemporary design. The brand’s signature products include handmade ceramics with intricate geometric and floral patterns, soy wax candles with natural aromas, silk scarves, and wool coats inspired by traditional Ukrainian designs.
Their latest collection is a tribute to the Ukrainian summer, designed for the carefree days of the season and crafted from silk, linen, and cotton. The collection offers relaxed yet elegant silhouettes that honor the warmth and lightness of summer, evoking moments spent dining, traveling, or simply enjoying time with loved ones. GUNIA Project’s dedication to preserving and showcasing Ukraine’s cultural craftsmanship has garnered international recognition, with items often chosen as diplomatic gifts by Ukrainian officials. From traditional patterns on ceramics to the symbolic “gunya” wool coats, each piece reflects the soul of Ukrainian art and history, intended not only as decor but as heirlooms to be treasured and passed down.
