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A Note From Ukraine Have you ever heard Lana swear? Well, in this video, you won’t hear it either. We beeped it. Four years on, and Ukraine continues to endure the unthinkable. With ongoing attacks, blackouts, and constant uncertainty, even the simplest things - like keeping the lights on or shipping a parcel - can become a challenge. We are doing our very best in these difficult conditions. Please know that if your costume is delayed, it is never taken lightly. The delays a

We are 10 years old! Ten years with people at the heart of it all: those who imagine and bring ideas to life, who dance and support, who keep the daily rhythm of the work. We are grateful to everyone who has been by our side: from the first sketches and fittings to appearances on stages around the world. These years have taught us what matters most: to work honestly, to care about quality, and to remember why we began: so beauty meets function. It must look right, move right,

Dancing Through Ukraine: A Regional Journey Did you know Ukrainian dance is as diverse as its landscapes? Each area has contributed its unique rhythm, style, and story to create the dynamic dance heritage we celebrate today. 1️⃣ Гопак / Hopak – Central Ukraine (Kyiv, Poltava, Cherkasy) The most famous of Ukrainian dances, the Hopak originated in the central regions of Ukraine, particularly among the Kozaks. Traditionally a male dance, it was performed to celebrate victory i

In the rich tapestry of Ukrainian culture, few traditions embody the spirit of community and resilience quite like the Вдовиний плуг / The Widow's Plough. This age-old custom, born from necessity and nurtured by compassion, offers a poignant glimpse into the Ukrainian ethos of mutual support and solidarity. Imagine a Ukrainian village in times past, where the harsh realities of war or tragedy have left many households bereft of their menfolk. Fields lie fallow, threatening th

Now that you’ve found your dream dance footwear at #PostmarkUkraine, get ready for a perfect fit with these measuring tips from our founder Lana! ⤵️

Our Olena has been running a creative workshop for 35 years. During this time, her crew has sewn not only thousands of dance costumes, but also actors' outfits for theatre performances and movies. Neither Covid nor the war has stopped the work of these ladies. On the contrary, it has united them even more. How does the creation of a new costume begin? What processes require the most effort, time, and why? And what continent doesn't have costumes by Olena and team yet? Watc

Did you know that Ukrainian weddings have a long and rich history, dating back to pagan times? Here’s a few interesting and funny facts about this festive occasion to brighten your Monday One of the most famous Ukrainian wedding traditions is the Коровай / Korovai / Bread, a round loaf decorated with dough ornaments and symbols of love, prosperity, and fertility. The newlyweds break the bread together to signify their unity and cooperation. Another popular tradition is

Hi all! My name is Maryna and I am really happy to start my job at Postmark Ukraine, responsible for some of the company's marketing and PR activities. I was born and lived most of my life in Kyiv, graduated from the KPI National Technical University of Ukraine, and have worked as a marketing manager in advertising agencies, telecom, and financial companies. In the last six years, I have been spending my time between two countries: Spain and Ukraine. And so, I feel as though

Our costume master Yulia has been sewing stage costumes for nearly 16 years. She has more than 5 000 unique Ukrainian stage designs under her belt! And has been working with PostmarkUkraine since we started our little company! How did Yulia get into the magnificent industry of stage costumes? Who supports all of the designer's courageous initiatives? And how can creative work save you even in the darkest of times? Watch the second episode of our video project Postmark Ukra

The war in Ukraine has been ongoing for over a year and has disrupted countless lives and created a host of economic challenges that take a lot of effort and dedication to overcome everyday. Ukrainians face an array of challenges, including power outages, transportation disruptions, and the constant threat of bombing. However, despite all the hardships, people continue to work and keep their companies running and providing much-needed goods and services to the community.

Dear Postmark family! First of all, a very Happy New Year to you and your own family members! We, here at Postmark Ukraine, wish you a brilliant year ahead, replete with success, joy, good health, and most importantly - here in Ukraine - peace. If you are reading this and you are one of many who have placed an order on the Postmark site, via our Support email, or to me - Lana, directly, and you have yet to receive your goods, this letter is for you. Your orders, your packages

🎄 Christmas in Ukraine gets celebrated twice - on 25 December and 7 January thanks to the Orthodox and Greek Catholic faiths, which use the old 'Julian' and 'new' Gregorian calendars for their church festivals. And here in Ukraine, no matter what is going on in the world outside, both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be filled with festive rituals hundreds of years old. In Ukrainian, Christmas Eve is called “Святий Вечір/Sviaty Vechir/Holy Evening” or “Sviata Veche

5 Exercises from professional Ukrainian dancer of the Slobozhanschyna Ensemble, Anastasia Kozachok. Dancers, throughout our lives, we work to preserve, improve, and develop our skills. Because as soon as you forget about the "class" for a while - you will immediately roll back into bad habits. Turnout is one of the main requirements for the performance of academic dance movements. As we know, folk dancers also have to practise classical dance to improve their skills. Turnout

They are not only beautiful embroidered blouses and shirts! Ukrainians believe that each stitch of embroidery encrypts the genetic code of the nation, like a part of the Ukrainian soul 💛💙 According to folklore, the first embroidered shirts protected their owners from the forces of evil - so the shirts were decorated with ornaments in those places where evil spirits might get under the clothes - on the sleeves, at the collar, under the hem… One of our master designers - Olen

On the eve of the 7th anniversary of Postmark Ukraine, we thought it might be fun to recall some fun facts about how we launched the business, some of the fun things we’ve been up to in this time, and how much we absolutely love what we do. All started in November 2015. One of Lana's beautiful friends, Sonya Horner, is part of the inspiration behind Postmark Ukraine. Lana had a number of asks for different costuming pieces from Sonya and other amazing dance technician

Despite the realities of Covid and under threat of war, we continue to work work hard on your beautiful costumes.

Hi! Let me introduce myself - my name is Anastasia Grin. In a couple of weeks, I'll celebrate my second year working for Postmark Ukraine! I can admit that my meeting with the beautiful and charming Lana wasn't by chance. I was destined to start working for this company exactly! From an early age, dance was not only a big part of my life but life itself. I was three years old when I started dancing and from then I never stopped. The older I got, the more I danced. You can jud

Our newest addition to the PU Team is Miss Natalya Shevchuk - dancer, dance teacher, soon-to-be-physiotherapist extraordinaire! Natalya is Postmark Ukraine’s first ever overseas Ambassador, and she opens the PU doors for anyone in need of Ukrainian-made dancewear, dance footwear, dance costuming, vyshyvanky, and so much more in the heart of the Ukrainian dancing capital of the west - Saskatoon! Having been tapping her toes since the age of 4, Natalya hails from the amazing No

Working In Your New Footwear from Postmark Ukraine Your handmade footwear, whether it be shoes or boots, is going to be different from that which you buy in the store – each part is put together piece by piece, truly presenting you with a piece of Ukraine. In addition, your dance footwear is not going to fit you like a pair of shoes you might buy from a shoe store, or even from a dance store. They are going to be snug, they are going to take work, but what you will end up wi

In a studio in Kyiv, there stands a very tall mirror, a window that nearly reaches the ceiling, and a beautiful ray of sun through which it streams. This small but very comfortable space is the design studio of Maryna Kostogryz – a local designer with whom Postmark Ukraine has teamed up to create the most delicious designs. In fact, Maryna is no stranger to Postmark Ukraine. If you remember our very first collection of one-of-a-kind designer bodysuits then, in fact, you have