As the 2025 holiday season approaches, the search for the perfect gift idea begins. So this year, why not make that perfect gift something crafted in Ukraine, by Ukrainians. The Kyiv Independent team has curated a gift guide of Ukrainian-made items hand-picked by our staff across every classic category at a range of price points to help you make your choice this year. From elegant accessories to thoughtful books, Ukrainian craftsmanship and creativity shine in every piece.
We’ve also included a few items from our Kyiv Independent merch for you to enjoy (while designed in Ukraine, not all of them are made here).
By choosing gifts from Ukraine, you won't just give a beautiful and unique present, but also directly support Ukrainian designers, artisans, and entrepreneurs. As Ukraine nears the four-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion, we also wanted to highlight ways to support meaningful initiatives helping Ukrainians. You can find a list of such organizations near the end of the guide. In the true spirit of the holidays, we invite you to consider donating to them.
Happy holidays and happy shopping from all of us at the Kyiv Independent.
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High-fashion brand Ienki Ienki’s Keptar jacket, inspired by the traditional outerwear of the Hutsuls — a unique ethnographic group native to Ukraine's Carpathian Mountains — combines lightweight nylon, down insulation, and faux fur trim for a modern, eclectic standout winter item in your wardrobe.
Gushka has adapted the gunia, a traditional Carpathian coat, for everyday life while keeping it heirloom-worthy for generations to come. Select Ukrposhta for international when checking out, or contact the brand for help ordering.
Ukrainian brand M-TAC has long produced durable, affordable tactical gear, gaining global attention in 2022 when President Volodymyr Zelensky wore their clothing in Kyiv and on the front line. Tough, comfortable, and warm, this jacket is ideal for winter trips from the Carpathians to the front line — where journalist Francis Farrell wears it while reporting on Russia’s war.
This delicate embroidered shirt, or vyshyvanka, captures the beauty of Ukrainian tradition with its intricate embroidery and tender, timeless design. For international delivery, contact the brand by sending them a message on Instagram with this link.
Read more: The meaning behind the vyshyvanka, Ukraine's traditional shirt
This popular Ukrainian brand enters the fairytale world with a blouse featuring a butterfly-wing–shaped collar, where light embroidery on dark fabric evokes a gentle evening snowfall.
This versatile green wool vest with hand embroidery and a detachable lace trim transforms an everyday essential into an occasion-ready one — blending modern style with the warmth of Gunia's traditional craftsmanship.
This Ukrainian-made winter jacket is warm, thoughtfully designed with plenty of details, and comes at a great value. Contact the brand to order — contact information can be found on their website.
This brand’s prints, often featuring animals, are especially beloved for their strong stance against animal cruelty. For international orders, select the second delivery option when checking out.
Inspired by a 1940s embroidered shirt from Ukraine's historic Kamianets-Podilskyi area of Khmelnytskyi Oblast, this design features lilac and blue hues typical of the area.
Celebrate your favorite Ukrainian city with Cultoni’s soft, comfortable cotton T-shirts, featuring unique designs inspired by iconic city landmarks. Multiple cities available.
This T-shirt features the sights of the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk, occupied by Russia since 2014, serving as a reminder of places long forgotten. Founded in 2013, the brand’s designs focus on Donetsk Oblast, preserving memories of cities now destroyed or occupied. When you click 'buy,' enter your information to be contacted about purchasing.
Dodo Socks stands out for its creativity, offering socks perfect for any occasion. Three dollars from each pair of the F-16 socks purchased goes to the “Come Back Alive” Foundation, which provides vital aid to the military.
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Poelle’s Ukrainian-made leather accessories combine artistry, emotion, and impeccable craftsmanship to create chic and unique pieces.
Made from 60 recycled PET bottles and featuring upcycled details, this eco-chic suitcase is as sustainable as it is stylish — created in collaboration with world-famous Ukrainian fashion designer Ksenia Schneider. Available in three sizes.
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Blending clean design with thoughtful details, this sleek shopper from Kachorovska — a third-generation Ukrainian brand known for its expertly crafted shoes and leather accessories — is the perfect everyday companion.
Kyiv-based Bagllet's BG211 purse combines soft Italian leather, a sculptural trapezoidal silhouette, and a versatile adjustable strap for a timeless, elevated accessory that’s as functional as it is elegant.
Handmade in Kyiv with recycled airbags, Pilsok's bags are the surest way to support both Ukrainian companies and the environment. To purchase, send the brand a direct message on Instagram.
Beloved by fashion insiders and featured on the acclaimed TV show Emily in Paris, world-renowned fashion designer Ruslan Baginsky’s pieces blend exceptional quality with global style.
Handcrafted in Ukraine on century-old looms, this headscarf — made from 100% wool with hand-finished linen tassels — transforms a timeless accessory into a wearable work of art.
Merging clean lines, rich materials, and a hint of retro spirit, Hvoya's versatile leather wallet-bag is crafted for anyone who values style, function, and elegance.
Known for its quality, this Ukrainian-made bag is durable, customizable with patches, and perfect for travel. Since the full-scale invasion, Keep has supported numerous volunteer initiatives, making it a truly socially responsible brand.
Crafted from luxurious Italian silk and made in Ukraine, this twilly is the most versatile and elegant accessory — perfect as a scarf, bag charm, belt, or hair accent in countless ways.
Born in Dnipro and rooted in minimalism, the Bulb sustainable designs make everyday life effortlessly stylish and planet-friendly.
Lady Di scarves reinterpret ancient Ukrainian symbols through artworks created by artists with disabilities. Each print is a personal story, with its creator receiving a 10% royalty — making every piece a beautiful, impactful gift.
A luminous aquamarine set in a golden arc, this sculptural bracelet by Ukrainian brand Guzema — which grew from a small 2016 startup into a luxury jewelry house — embodies balance, grace, and effortless elegance.
Solo for Diamonds crafts timeless, ethical pieces with lab-grown diamonds. The Senses collection turns jewelry into meaningful keepsakes inspired by culture, history, and symbols.
Triptych's hand-assembled pendant holds a solid perfume on the inside, making this piece of jewelry functional and wearable art.
Poché's Leaf Hoops sparkle with ethically sourced cubic zirconia on delicate silver leaves, with a design that gives both a playful and chic look.
Handcrafted in Ukraine by one of the country's most recognizable brands, Gunia's Trident pendant is inspired by an 11th-century emblem of Grand Prince of Kyivan Rus Yaroslav the Wise, working as both jewelry and a meaningful amulet.
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Tsvite Teren's necklace features shaped pearls and hand-sculpted porcelain bird beads, symbolizing faith, resilience, and the pursuit of freedom.
These unisex earrings pay tribute to Ukraine's Cossacks, embodying boldness, heritage, and resilience in a contemporary design that reflects Gush’s exceptional artistry. To order, send a direct message on Instagram.
Read more: Who were the Ukrainian Cossacks?
Handcrafted in Ukraine, Ptashka's Yaroslav’s Emblem trident necklace reimagines an ancient symbol of strength and independence with a modern design.
Read more: Kyivan Rus, then and now
Courabie's cuff earring features a rose motif from Ornek, a Crimean Tatar symbolic system of plant and geometric motifs used in art and jewelry that is inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Read more: Who are the Crimean Tatars?
Celebrate Ukraine with this set featuring a statement golden wheat-ear earring paired with a small matching stud — delicate, meaningful, and wearable every day.
This porcelain female figurine, handcrafted in Kyiv, reflects an ancient and central Trypillian symbol, with its powerful yet graceful form inspiring the pendant’s design.
This hand-sculpted ceramic necklace features a kumanets — a traditional symbol in Ukrainian villages, has long featured in weddings and festivals, representing hospitality, prosperity, and respect for nature. Contact by direct message on Instagram to order.
Kyiv-based Gorn Ceramics focuses on home decor and art, with pieces shaped by organic processes into simple, unique forms.
This handwoven traditional "lizhnyk," featuring regional patterns, is made from 100% Carpathian wool and can be used as a rug, blanket, or decorative piece.
Handmade in Ukraine, this coupe features a blooming-meadow design, vintage-inspired shape, and nickel-silver stem — ideal for cocktails or sparkling wine.
Kyiv-based Maslo Ceramics takes a traditional Ukrainian animal-shaped drinking vessel — a lembyk— and revives it as a decorative piece that celebrates heritage and craftsmanship. To order, send a direct message on Instagram.
This plate from Gunia's Freedom Collection — the first launched since the start of the full-scale invasion — features St. George fighting a Russian ship with gold-accented, hand-painted details — a tribute to faith in Ukraine's victory.
Read more: The Ukrainian brand making heritage trendy
Clay Kyiv's bell vase is handcrafted with a delicate golden ornament and evokes vintage ’80s–’90s charm — perfect for big bouquets.
Made in Ukraine from 100% natural, unbleached linen, this tablecloth features delicate machine embroidery and tassels inspired by the “Five Ears of Grain” motif. Enjoy 10% graciously offered to our readers by Gnizdo with the code "ambassador."
LighthouseUA wooden models make unique gifts — easy to assemble and paint, alone or with family. This one depicts Snake Island, famous for the border guard’s legendary declaration to the Russian missile cruiser Moskva.
Read more: Zelensky visits Snake Island, marks 500 days of full-scale war
This unique Christmas tree topper is shaped like a Trident — Ukraine's coat of arms — symbolizing the unity and resilience of the Ukrainian people.
Read more: The origins and meaning of the tryzub, the Ukrainian coat of arms
Designed and made in Kyiv, these beeswax candles burn beautifully, with colors and packaging that are equally pleasing.
Frisson's Kharkiv puzzle is a celebration of a city that still stands despite Russia's relentless efforts.
Read more: Puzzle company Frisson helps Ukrainians escape wartime reality
From Lutsk and loved by trendsetters in Kyiv, the brand brings creativity to every piece. This festive napkin adds fun and style to any Christmas table.
Re[Sens], founded by Ukrainian scientists in 2022 to combine cutting-edge biotech with sustainable skincare, offers this set of four full-size customer-favorite products — allowing you to explore each product's textures.
Lviv-based Molodo's items are an investment in lasting, natural self-care that deliver quality results, especially the face and hair products.
The perfect before-and-after set for outdoor workouts, long walks, or hot days — the SPF face cream, lip balm, and cooling muscle gel have got you covered.
This silky scrub by Kyiv-based brand Sens Education gently exfoliates while soothing stress, offering a moment of calm and self-care.
This serum contains potent ingredients — salicylic, glycolic, and lactic acids, retinol, and niacinamide — to give you the smoothest and clearest skin.
Hailing from Lutsk, the brand focuses on function and affordability without compromising quality, matching expensive international standards. The orange and cinnamon salt scrub is another standout.
Love and Loss's Wild cherry body cream nourishes and softens skin with the help of natural oils, prebiotics, niacinamide, and vitamin A, C, and E.
This natural skincare brand has incredible scents, with its Granny's Garden line evoking the scent of a lush tomato garden — surprisingly delightful for a tomato-scented cream.
An art book showcasing monochrome works by Ukrainian artist Waone — black-and-white murals, drawings, and ink on canvas — created between 2013 and 2020.
This photography book chronicles personal stories from Russia's war against Ukraine, as photographer Sasha Maslov explores evolving notions of sanctity and self-sacrifice shaped by a decade of conflict.
Read more: 'Saints:' Photographer Sasha Maslov on documenting self-sacrifice in Ukraine during war
Using archives from Ukraine and Russia, Kuromiya's book provides a sweeping yet detailed account of Donbas history, examining key moments in modern Ukrainian and Russian events through a regional lens.
This book celebrates the beauty of Ukraine's nature and railways — the latter of which, running consistently throughout the war, has become a symbol of Ukrainian strength and resilience.
Read more: From strangers to friends: How Ukrainians meet and bond during wartime train travel
Valerian Pidmohylnyi's "The City," a masterpiece of Ukrainian literature now available in English translation, follows Stepan’s rise from provincial youth to successful Kyiv writer, while exploring existential themes.
Read more: This Ukrainian author was executed by the Soviets, but his legendary novel ‘The City’ lives on
"Love Life," the second novel by award-winning Ukrainian writer and poet Oksana Lutsyshyna, follows Yora, a sensitive Ukrainian immigrant navigating love, loss, and self-discovery amid the complexities of a new life in the U.S.
Read more: Revolution, patriarchy, woe: A review of Oksana Lutsyshyna’s ‘Ivan and Phoebe’
"Cassandra: A Dramatic Poem" by Lesia Ukrainka reimagines the mythic prophetess as both poet and woman, exploring themes of truth, power, colonialism, patriarchy, and cultural subjugation.
After Victoria Amelina was killed in a Russian missile strike in Kramatorsk in 2023, her friends and colleagues ensured the publication of her 'war and justice diary,' a deeply personal account of how the invasion led her to leave a successful literary career to investigate war crimes.
Read more: Russia killed Ukrainian author Victoria Amelina — but not her words or quest for justice
Through tales and verse, the work in this collection portrays the Crimean Tatars’ resilience, the beauty of their native land, and the enduring hope for cultural and national restoration.
Read more: What Russia stole, these Crimean Tatar authors endeavor to reclaim with literature
Historian Yaroslav Hrytsak offers a vivid and deeply researched portrait of a nation shaped by constant change, making "Ukraine" essential reading for anyone seeking to understand its turbulent history and global importance.
Inspired by the author’s Ukrainain family, "The Rooster House" is a powerful blend of personal history and national memory, offering a moving portrait of resilience and hope.
This beautifully illustrated bilingual book in English and Ukrainian is perfect for language learning and a thoughtful gift for the artistically inclined.
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These beautifully rehoused Soviet photo lenses, expertly adapted for cinematic use, are crafted at a factory in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia — and have been featured in major productions such as "The Batman" and "Dune 2."
These vintage lenses, carefully refurbished by a skilled Ukrainian craftsman, offer a distinctive cinematic look while also serving as a collectible piece of photographic history with growing value.
For knitters everywhere — here's your chance to weave textiles the traditional Ukrainian way.
This best-selling hoodie features a Ukrainian didukh — a stylized sheaf of wheat whose name means "grandfather spirit" — celebrating heritage, resilience, and the deep bond between Ukrainians and their land.
For our winter collection, artist Albina Kolesnichenko masterfully intertwined the flying falcon thought to be the inspiration for Ukraine's coat of arms with the symbolism of vertep, a Ukrainian Christmas tradition.
Read more: Vertep, a centuries-old Ukrainian Christmas tradition
This sweatshirt, illustrated by Ukrainian artist Albina Kolesnichenko, features a goat, a character from the enchanting world of vertep, a Ukrainian Christmas puppet theater born in the 16th century.
Read more: Vertep, a centuries-old Ukrainian Christmas tradition
This sweatshirt features two iconic symbols of Kyiv: the Independence Monument on Maidan Nezalezhnosti, surrounded by chestnut leaves, with anti-tank “hedgehogs” in the foreground, linking the city’s historic spirit of resistance — from the EuroMaidan Revolution to the ongoing defense against Russia’s invasion.
In its first magazine, designed and printed in Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent offers a snapshot of Ukraine three years into Russia’s full-scale war. From the battlefields of Donbas to the streets of Kyiv, these stories capture the many dimensions of living through war.
Independence means living free from others’ control — making your own decisions, shaping your future, and living life on your terms. Show one of our core values on this heavyweight T-shirt, available in black or white.
This T-shirt, illustrated by Ukrainian artist Albina Kolesnichenko, features a collection of vibrant masks, each representing a character from the enchanting world of vertep, a Ukrainian Christmas puppet theater born in the 16th century.
Read more: Vertep, a centuries-old Ukrainian Christmas tradition
Inspired by season two of the Kyiv Independent's Dare to Ukraine wartime travel series, this T-shirt captures the spirit of a Ukrainian village and features backstage photos taken by the film crew on the back.
Read more: Dare to Ukraine: Village
This T-shirt features an illustration by Ukrainian artist Albina Kolesnichenko highlighting some of the ingredients of the famed Ukrainian staple borshch: beetroot, potato, carrot, tomato, and garlic.
Read more: Borsch, a Ukrainian staple, explained
This tote bag, adorned with a vibrant tapestry of imagery, draws inspiration from the enchanting world of vertep, a Ukrainian Christmas puppet theater tradition dating back to the 16th century.
Read more: Vertep, a centuries-old Ukrainian Christmas tradition
Artist Andrii Voloshyn is a nuclear physicist and a self-taught illustrator with 15 years of professional experience. His illustrations in this collection are a junction of modern and eternal Ukrainian symbols, brought together with a contemporary and lively style.
Do you want to support the Kyiv Independent in someone’s name? Consider gifting our membership — your recipient will become one of our supporters and get access to exclusive membership benefits, including Q&As with our reporters and Ukrainian language lessons.
They have a variety of dogs and rats available for sponsorship, though only one dog is actually located in Ukraine. It’s a playful twist on the classic “a cow or goat has been sponsored in your name” gift.
Repower is the sole initiative in Ukraine dedicated entirely to the mental health and recovery of active military medics, supporting the most vulnerable service members — those who save lives daily while witnessing trauma and loss.
"Hospitallers" is a volunteer paramedic organization founded by Yana Zinkevich at the start of the war in Ukraine in 2014, following Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the outbreak of hostilities in the country’s east.
East SOS is dedicated to supporting families in front-line regions and internally displaced people across Ukraine, with one of its main projects focusing on repairing homes damaged by Russia’s war.
Murashky (Ants) is volunteer kitchen hub based in Kyiv that produces dry rations for Ukrainian military.
This charitable foundation helps defenders, rescuers and civilians by focusing on tactical medicine and demining.
Kitty Pechersk is a Kyiv volunteer group supporting neighbors in the Pechersk district of Kyiv since Russia’s 2022 invasion, from delivering meals to aiding vulnerable residents.
Leleka is an American-Ukrainian charitable partnership dedicated to helping medics in Ukraine save lives on the front line.
Dignitas is a non-profit dedicated to providing disaster relief in Ukraine through providing essential supplies, technology, and training.
Memorial collects, verifies, organizes, and shares the stories of those who have fallen, publishing them daily on their website to help keep their memory alive.
Your donations enable Army SOS volunteers to provide Ukraine’s defenders with modern tools and equipment to resist Russia's invasion. The organization only funds defense tools — not lethal weaponry.
Voice of Children provides psychological and psychosocial support to children affected by the war in Ukraine.
Please note: Prices may vary. All prices are listed in U.S. dollars but may originally be in Ukrainian hryvnias. Because of exchange rate fluctuations, final prices may differ slightly at the time of purchase.
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Many of the links included here will direct you to Ukrainian-language websites. Most web browsers offer automatic translation tools, but if you still have trouble placing an order, you can reach out to the brands by email in English — they should be able to respond and help you complete your purchase. Emails are usually found at the bottom of a brand's website. Some brands accept orders only through Instagram; we’ve noted this where applicable.
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