#motanka doll

[dontforgetukraine]

In memory of Veronika (Nika) Kozhushko, an 18 year old Ukrainian artist who was murdered by Russia in Kharkiv, let's admire her works of art she left behind in this world.

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Art of Ukrainian soldiers Nika drew for volunteers.

Drawing depicting the recently bombed residential building, and ‘everything will end soon’.

Art inspired by song ‘Stefania’ by Kalush Orchestra she drew during Eurovision.

Ukrainian angel inspired by Pink Floyd and Azovstal defender. “Azovstal - place of my death and my life.”

‘It is impossible for a country with an "eagle" on its coat of arms to attack a country with the word "freedom" in the form of a fork.” - Nika Kozhushko

Her last drawing she sent to her friend just an hour before Russia’s attack.

Many thanks to @/eurovanya for compiling these.

[tworyimroki]

Another slavic doll - this time in red plaid and with necklace 😍 Handmade from many different materials.

[maksiov]

Time lapse video of making 3d mural "Motanka" in Lodz city. Curated by Urban Forms

[anastasiamaru]

Ukrainian Amulet Doll Motanka

An ancient part of our folk culture.

Made with a cross instead of a face because the spirit of an evil creature can fly through the eyes. Is a sacred object, symbolizing kindness and hope for a better future.She shouldn't resemble an existing person and have a name

Ukrainians makes it for protection house, people they loved, newborn, soldiers.

[thoughtfulfoxllama]

Some people take notes during Sacrament Meeting

Meanwhile, I make a Motanka Doll for my mother, because Mother's Day

Motanka is a Ukrainian Rag Doll, made without Needles, just knots. It's believed to bring Protection & Love to the Owner (although they could be made for specific purposes, such as healing). But, it's also just a beautiful doll, and fun to make

I used my old clothes as fabric. The Apron is from my torn Stranger Things shirt (because she loves Stranger Things)

(Disclaimer: I actually made it last night, but that's because I finished my Mother-in-law's faster than I thought I would. I would've made it during Sacrament Meeting if that wasn't the Case)

[goddessonacoffeebreak]

[songs-of-the-east]

Girl dressed as a Motanka - Oksana Onysko

The Motanka is a traditional doll used as an amulet in Ukrainian culture, dating back thousands of years possibly to the Cucuteni–Trypillia culture. It represents the unity between ones family and ancestors - once also believed to be a vessel of the ancestors of the person who possessed it. It was also viewed as a tool that helped protect a person from the evil eye and curses, and that the person creating it could project powers into it based on what they were thinking at the time. The Motanka is created faceless with a cross covering its head, as Ukrainian folk belief claimed that etching a face onto it could drain a living spirit into it.

[exploringslavicfolk]

Evil Eye Protection Symbols in Ukrainian Culture

Just as any other culture, Ukrainians have their own protection symbols and objects. Evil eye is a concept recognized even by Christians, and there are prayers that exist as protection against it.

Motanka Doll

The Motanka doll (Мотанка) is a symbol of a feminine protective entity, with no face as to avoid accidental likeness and tying a soul to it. Instead of a face, it was adorned with a cross which is a pagan symbol for the sun. Vertical lines represent the masculine, and horizontal represent the feminine. Motankas can be for play, ceremony, and represent guardianship. It was forbidden to craft the dolls on Friday and Sunday, "because these days belong to the goddess of women's diligence and needlework, Makosha." The doll had to be started and completed within one day with naturally occurring materials. "The winding of the doll was to be carried out only clockwise, always accompanied by positive thoughts."

You can find a list of further subcategories, uses & symbols within the dolls here and additional details here

[lime-ether]

I'm curious... What would Ivy and the rest of the group look like in Ukrainian costumes? I've seen several of them and they are just plain GORGEOUS!

Okay , You know how to make me happy.. 💅💅💅💅

DPG IN UKRAINIAN CLOTHES

So When I was drawing them... I wasn't just sitting there mindlessly drawing them in the same embroidered shirts....

So, Below I have written down some of my decisions regarding the costumes, so if anyone is interested...

It may be a little cursed but I tried-

Ivy would rather have a Hutsul style suit. This is a region associated with the Carpathians and Molfarism, the ancient art of magic and healing. Her image has elements that echo the role of the mole: bright colors (red, yellow), a floral wreath on her head with colored ribbons, symbolizing a connection with nature, and embroidered patterns on her clothes, which were often used to protect against evil forces. Her style reflects the power and wisdom associated with molfaroks, who according to legend could control the elements and predict the future. This type of clothing, particularly the upper cloak and neck ornaments, give her a majestic appearance, which may allude to her status as a wise woman or shaman in Ukrainian mythology.

For shi..

The image of Shi Inspired by the clothes of central Ukraine or Poltava, also echoes the image of the Mavka - the spirit of the forest and a natural entity from Ukrainian mythology. Her tenderness, lightness, and clothes convey ephemerality and magic, which is associated with nature, beauty and mystery. Her clothes emphasize the traditional image of mavoks as spirits, which are both beautiful and sometimes strong. Her gaze and general style of dress suggest tenderness and a certain melancholy often associated with these mythical creatures, which can be both benevolent and dangerous.

For Catri is

Catri costume also has the style of the Hutsul region. Hutsul costumes often clear geometric patterns and contrasting colors like black with red or white, for her I chose a poppy wreath.

The poppy is traditionally associated with the memory of the dead, to honor the memory of fallen soldiers or victims of various disasters.

In addition, the poppy symbolizes calm, peace and eternal rest. In folk beliefs, the poppy is also considered a talisman that protects against evil spirits.

For Dravolo

Her image is more suitable for the Transcarpathian region, where folk costumes are distinguished by a large number of colors and multi-layeredness. Transcarpathian costumes often contain green, red and yellow colors combined with embroidery and decorations. Dravolo also holds Trimba Trimbita is a traditional Ukrainian wind musical instrument in the shape of a long wooden horn. It is made of wood, often fir or pine, and can be up to several meters long. Trimbita is used mainly in the mountainous regions of Ukraine, in particular in the Carpathians. This instrument produces a loud, shrill sound and is usually used to announce various events such as holidays, weddings or gatherings. The trimbita is also an important element of Hutsul culture and is often used in folk music, and its sound is associated with nature and the traditional life of mountain regions.

For ali...

His positive, bright nature and voluminous forms of flowers suggest the Poltava region, where costumes are known for their exquisite patterns and delicate colors. The Poltava style of embroidery usually has floral motifs with an emphasis on pink, red and white colors. I also gave him a mask that reminds me of myself... Motanku doll is a traditional Ukrainian folk toy made from natural materials such as straw, threads and cloth. It is a symbol of family comfort, goodness and protection. Motanka usually do not have a face, as it is believed that this allows them to be universal and not be attached to specific features. The patterns on his mask are red diamonds and flowers. Red color in this context is associated with love, passion and protection, rhombuses are associated with charms that protect against negativity.

And Den just in White embroidered shirt ;)

[allofthebeanz]

I was inspired by a crow-style Motanka (doll) said to first appear several thousand years ago in Ukraine. The Motanka is a protector of the home and brings prosperity to the family. Of course, this little one is working very hard to take care of her own home!

[dontforgetukraine]

Ukrainian artist Ola Rondiak created these "Motankas" for Burning Man 2024. These sculptures are 2.5 meters in height and were inspired by ancient Ukrainian dolls.

These metal & wood giants symbolize Ukraine's fight for freedom, blending tradition with contemporary art in the Nevada desert

Source: Ola Rondiak

[tworyimroki]

Slavic doll - motanka - Baba Jaga with her broom ❤️ Made from many different materials.

[la-cosmonauta-extraterrestre]

Motanka (мотанка) dolls are traditional handmade dolls from Ukraine. They are always handmade, but without sewing. They are used as amulets.

This is a motanka doll that a nice Ukrainian lady helped me to make the other day at the library:

[idk-tbh-idk]

June doe day 8: Alternate Jane Doe

Mischa John Doe, a design I made a while ago, using a motanka doll! That both symbolizes his mom(because it was probably given by her) and Talia, since it’s a bride design!

And ocean Jane doe, using a Little Mermaid’s doll head, it’s Halley’s Ariel cuz the doll is simply gorgeous. And it’s Ocean’s head, cuz… ocean… redhead…

Also, also, also, alternate head for Jane doe!

In the 2019 photoshoot I see very few pictures of her with a doll, but many with this dolphin… so… wouldn’t it make sense…? The downside is this head keeps spinning round and round and round and round and round…

@june-doe-event

[nelligekata]

paints MOTANKA

  Marta Pitchuk born in lvano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. She paints MOTANKA. The motanka doll is an ancient Ukrainian talisman of protection which was made by mothers for their children with warmth and care.  

The paintings show how the inanimate doll of previous centuries steps into the present and merges into one with a real-life woman in flesh and blood. The living Motanka is no longer an object but a personality with its own character, thoughts and views. It is the embodiment of the past which came to life on canvas.

When working on the image of the Motanka, the artist paints the doll's face meticulously, paying attention to detail, and then she covers it with threads. This is done to give Motanka a soul. She becomes not only a beautiful image, but also a profound personality with her own emotions and feelings. If you look closely, you can see the woman's eyes beneath a layer of paint. Strokes of the paint move cyclically, imitating the way in which the traditional doll is created. The pictures are painted on a dark background which emphasize a depth, creating a mysterious atmosphere and a feeling of intimacy as if you were alone with the Motanka.

The paintings depict elements of the traditional Ukrainian garments; however, not only those which we are accustomed to, but also those which have been forgotten. The author researches every ethnic region of Ukraine, attempting to find something special and unusual about them. The paintings are stored in private collections in England, Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy, Austria, France, Luxembourg, Poland, Argentina, USA, Canada.

All profits will benefit Ukrainian Armed Forces

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[byghostface]

Nika(+ her family) headcanons

-Nika hcs

Nika likes zombies, Dinosaurs, prehistoric animals, horror creatures, and Apocalypse in fiction stories.

Nika has a sweet tooth, her favorite fruit flavors are strawberries, peaches, and grapes. She really likes the candy apples that are sold at the Japanese festivals too.

Nika's favorite subjects at school are biology, history, PE, art and music.

-little Nika (age around 6~13) + her family hcs

When Nika was little, she liked to treasure hunt in the house, whether it was in the storage room or the other family members' rooms. She would find some neat little things that caught her eye and steal/keep them in her treasure box. It angered Mila when Nika stole some of her good iridescent (pearly plastic) hair clips and accessories, she always complained about it to their father then Nika would get scolded. Later their mom convinces Mila that she will get the new ones for her, so Nika can keep her loot.

Nika loves to go outside and explore nature, she likes to bring a catching net and a small box to capture the little animals and bring them home to study and draw them. Release them back to where she found them when she is done with her sketches. Sometimes she wants to keep the dead little animals too, but her mom will freak out about it so Nika just satisfied to finish the sketches outdoors.

Nika would try to keep small animals as pets, whether it could be snails, caterpillars, beetles, mantises, or mice. Her older sister Mila hates it, she thinks they're disgusting and smelly and doesn't like the idea of them having shorter life spans. Her father thinks the same, and throws them away at any chance. Her mother doesn’t like it because she is afraid of the germs they may bring into the house but later lets Nika keep them if she obeys the hygiene rule in the house. And encourage her to keep the enclosure clean and keep the animals alive longer.

Nika is naturally left-handed but her parents forced her to be right-handed so she rebelled and learned to have ambidexterity secretly. She mainly draws and writes right-handed in front of people but she can do it with her left hand too. Mila was very angry when she caught Nika using her left hand but couldn’t prove it to their parents. Nika thought they were being silly and had no reason to forbid her to use her left hand to write when she clearly could do it with both hands.

Nika would pick up and bury the road-kill little animals that were exposed under the weather, then she would make a little grave and place a stone she found nearby as a tombstone. Nika had bury a lot of dead animals around her playground in the yard. And she likes to tell her family which grave it belongs to, and the details about how the dead are. She sees them as her friends and she makes up some names and stories about them too. Only her grandparents and her mother (reluctantly) would listen to her wild graphic stories. Sometimes Mila would listen but she often used it to make fun of/ jokes about Nika being weird.

Both Nika and Mila like to sing and watch old musical and movie DVDs they have at home (the collections from their parents and grandparents), they would spend time watching DVDs together and discussing the performance and story. These are the few things that Nika and Mila would not fight each other over, and Nika missed these calm moments with her big sister.

Their mother likes to sing and often sings along with them too, and lets Nika and Mila join the local choir for them to improve their sister's bonding (it works for some time). Nika doesn't remember much about her grandmother but she can recall the melody whenever her mom and Mila sing the lullaby that her grandma used to sing.

Nika's grandparents would make different Russian Motanka (traditional Slavic twist faceless cloth/rag doll) and Krupenichka (one type of Montanka, short and round faceless dolls made of detailed cloth filled with grain, symbolizing health and wealth) for the sisters. Her mother (hc with Ukrainian inherit) would make beautiful Ukrainian Motanka dolls (the taller dolls with different special cross-thread pattern faces with detailed Ukrainian flowers + ribbons headpieces and cloth) for them too. And Nika loves them, and plays with these dolls a lot (later when Nika is homesick in Japan she would make some dolls in her room).

Nika likes to stay in the garden with her mother when she is taking care of the plants and planting new flowers in spring. She likes to help her mom do pest removal and play around in the mud, sometimes stealing some fallen flowers for her little animal graveyards when she thinks her mom is not looking (her mother knows but indulges her). Mila doesn't like the feeling of dirt on her hands, so she rather go out with her friends or stay home studying than be in the gardens doing green thumbs.

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Nika + family members hcs．Nika + family (dynamic) hcs