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Ukraine has a rich cultural heritage, which includes many traditional crafts that have survived to our time despite the prohibition. Here are ten the best Ukrainian art traditions, which the "Lihtaryk" art studio invites you to join:

1. Pysankarstvo. The art of Easter egg painting, which uses complicated patterns and symbols that vary by region. Ornaments for Easter eggs can symbolize the sun, water, plants (tree of life) and animals. Traditionally, Easter eggs were written only by women, but now there are no such gender restrictions.

2. Pottery. Traditional production of ceramic products from clay. Ceramic products have been used for storage since ancient times in various countries. In addition to tableware, potters made tiles, children's toys and plinth (a kind of brick). The most famous art centers are located in Opishnia and Kosiv.

3. Petrykivka painting. This special style of decorative painting, that originated in the village of Petrykivka, known for its bright colors and floral motifs. Petrykivka is included in the list of intangible heritage of UNESCO.

4. Samchykivka painting. This style of decorative painting originated in Khmelnytskyi. A feature of this painting is large, bright flowers: periwinkles, sunflowers, roses, poppies, and others. In addition, just as in pysankarstvo and embroidery, the symbol of the tree of life is present in Samchykivka.

5. Motanka dolls. Traditionally Ukrainian dolls are made from fabric without the use of needles, which have a symbolic meaning. They were often made by women for their children as the first toys. In addition, Motanka was made for a ritual purpose. For instance, for using in a wedding ceremony.

6. Candle making. Handworking of rolled candles from natural wax. Such