{"product_id":"historic-ukrainian-beaded-collar-replica","title":"Silyanka \"Lado\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beaded necklace is a replica of a historical Ukrainian beadwork piece. The original example is preserved in the private collection of Vasyl Vyshyvanyi. Its exact place of origin remains unknown, yet the ornamental structure reflects bead collars widely worn in Ukraine in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003cbr\u003eThe composition is built around a rhythm of diamonds with crosses — one of the oldest symbolic motifs in Ukrainian ornamental tradition. In traditional symbolism, this sign represents a seeded field — a powerful image of fertility, life, and the continuity of family lineage.\u003cbr\u003eThe lower edge of the necklace forms an openwork lattice of colorful arches.\u003cbr\u003eSuch delicate beadwork edges were typical for festive bead collars and were designed to create a sense of movement and lightness.\u003cbr\u003eThrough its ornament, this piece carries the language of ancient symbols — a story about life, the sun, and the continuity of generations.\u003cbr\u003eThe reconstruction pattern for this ornament was created by Liliia Kvitka, while the beadwork piece itself \u003cstrong\u003ewas recreated by Comely UA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e• Beaded part: 40 cm (15.75 in)\u003cbr\u003e• Total length: adjustable up to 50 cm (19.69 in)\u003cbr\u003e• Width: 7.5 cm (2.95 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e• Czech seed beads\u003cbr\u003e• Durable nylon thread\u003cbr\u003e• Velvet ties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ornament of this necklace is built around several traditional symbols that appear throughout Ukrainian folk art.\u003cbr\u003eThe diamond with a small dot inside is one of the oldest motifs in Ukrainian ornament.\u003cbr\u003eIn traditional symbolism, it represents a seeded field — a powerful image of fertility, life, and the continuation of family lineage.\u003cbr\u003eThe cross within the diamond strengthens this meaning and symbolizes the balance of the world and the union of the four elements — earth, water, air, and fire.\u003cbr\u003eThe yellow eight-pointed stars in the design are associated with the symbol of the sun, representing light, life energy, and the natural order of the world.\u003cbr\u003eGreen elements within the pattern form cross-like shapes that symbolize the strength of the earth, growth, and renewal of nature.\u003cbr\u003eThe lower edge of the necklace is finished with a delicate openwork lattice.\u003cbr\u003eSuch lace-like beadwork edges were typical for festive bead collars and add a sense of movement and lightness to the piece.\u003cbr\u003eTogether, these symbols create an ornament that speaks about life, the sun, the earth, and the continuity of generations — central ideas in the traditional Ukrainian worldview.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/comelyua.com\/pages\/care-tips\"\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach Comely UA piece is handcrafted. Subtle variations in color or bead alignment are marks of authenticity - traces of time, touch, and soul.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComely UA — each piece is memory illuminated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Comely UA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53466531496200,"sku":"COM-HC-014","price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/7284\/6600\/files\/comely-ua-silyanka-lado-beaded-necklace-red-blue-yellow-green-white-a1b2c3.jpg?v=1779795941","url":"https:\/\/comelyua.com\/products\/historic-ukrainian-beaded-collar-replica","provider":"Comely UA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}