Gerdan with marigolds Г18

A gerdan with marigolds — a traditional handmade Ukrainian neck ornament. The piece is carefully made of fine, colourful beads with a striking floral ornament. Marigolds are a warm, homely floral symbol of the Ukrainian yard. The finished piece measures about 10 by 42 centimetres. Every such gerdan is made by hand, so each one is unique and unlike any other.

The gerdan is an old neck ornament that has always gone with the Ukrainian national costume. It naturally completes a vyshyvanka and finishes a festive women’s look. The marigold motif carries on the folk tradition passed down from one generation to the next. The handwork makes the ethnic look whole and authentic. An ornament like this will be an adornment at photo sessions, celebrations and formal occasions.