Weaving cooperative from Kosiv - 2 page
Weaving Artel from Kosiv — a family union of Hutsul carpet-making masters who work in the living tradition of Carpathian weaving. We are not a factory or a workshop with a conveyor: our artel consists of horizontal looms, natural wool, and weavers who learned the craft from their mothers and grandmothers. There are no concepts of "batch" or "edition" here — each carpet, spindle, or runner is woven by a specific person from the first to the last thread.
| City | Kosiv, Ivano-Frankivsk region |
| Region | Hutsulshchyna |
| Specialization | hand weaving of carpets, spindles, runners |
| School | Kosiv Carpet Weaving |
| Technique | horizontal loom, over-and-under weaving |
| Materials | natural wool, cotton base, stable and plant-based dyes |
What is an artel
The word "artel" in folk crafts means not just a collective, but a voluntary association of masters with a common tool, common work rules, and each person's responsibility for quality. This is how the weavers of Kosiv worked back in the 19th century, when carpet weaving was not a "trade," but a way of life for entire families. Our artel continues this format: several weavers, a shared workshop, common orders, but authorship — in each product is personal. That is why we do not have identical carpets even within the same model.
Kosiv Weaving School
Kosiv is one of the three historical centers of Ukrainian carpet weaving alongside Reshetylivka and Hlyniany. The Kosiv school formed in the 19th century and is distinguished by a special combination of geometric ornamentation, warm earthy tones, and vertical rhythm of composition. Here, they do not weave "in the classical style" from a textbook — they have preserved the very technique, which has never been interrupted even during years of bans and decline of folk crafts.
Our artel works precisely in this school: students learn on the loom, not on YouTube, ornaments are selected from memory and old samples, and the thread undergoes manual preparation from washing to dyeing.
How we work
The production of one carpet is a complete cycle that lasts from several days to several weeks depending on the size and complexity of the ornament:
- Dyeing. We use both certified stable dyes and natural plant pigments for limited series (oak bark, onion skins, buckthorn bark).
- Warping and setting up the loom. This is the longest preparatory stage — the base for a large carpet is warped manually for up to two days.
- Weaving. In the classic over-and-under method on a horizontal loom. No electric drives.
- Finishing. The product is removed from the loom, undergoes trimming, final shaping of fringes, and gentle squeezing.
Who are our masters
In the artel work weavers of three generations — from older masters who have been weaving since the 1980s to young apprentices who have come during the years of renewed interest in ethnotextiles. This is not a "brand" with hired workers for a salary — these are people for whom the weaving loom stands at home alongside ordinary household life. That is why the rhythm of our production is alive: some work faster, some slower, and among the works, exceptional author pieces occasionally appear that are not repeated.
What distinguishes our products from others
- Stable knot density. We maintain an average density of 8–12 threads per cm — this is the classic Kosiv standard;
- Natural base. We do not use synthetic cords in the base — even if it would reduce production costs;
- No overlocking or machine edging. Edges are formed only manually with base ribbons;
- Transparent origin of raw materials. We are ready to tell which wool is used for a specific carpet.
Orders for custom sizes
In addition to ready-made items, the artel accepts orders for custom carpets and spindles: for specific sizes, with a choice of color palette within the traditional range, repeating the ornament from a family sample or a museum exhibit. The execution time is from 7 to 30 days depending on the size. To start the conversation, it is enough to send a reference image and indicate the required dimensions in centimeters.
Contacts
You can contact us through the administration of the Hucul.if.ua store:
- Phone: +38 067 801 80 40
- E-mail: uahucul@gmail.com
- Schedule: Mon–Fri, 9:00–18:00
- Location: Kosiv, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine
Below is the full range of products currently available from our artel. All items are shipped via Nova Poshta throughout Ukraine with a guarantee of quality and authenticity of origin.
1,400 грн.
“A talisman is not always worn around the neck — sometimes it is laid underfoot to keep the home strong”The hand-woven rug “Carpathian Talisman” is woven from natural wool following a tradition where each ornament has a protective meaning. Rhombus-shaped motifs and repeated patterns have long been c..
1,400 грн.
“Ethnostyle does not depend on fashion — it is always in time, like the mountains that stand in their place”The hand-woven rug “Ethnostyle” is made of natural wool in a classic Hutsul color scheme, which works equally well in both modern and traditional interiors. It is a versatile option for those ..
1,400 грн.
“The meadow shines in its own way every time — sometimes with sunshine, sometimes with fog, sometimes with the first snow on the peaks.” This is how they describe the changing light of high mountain pastures in Kosiv region — hence the name of this rug.The Hutsul hand-woven rug “Polonynske Syayvo” i..
1,400 грн.
“Traditional beauty does not require adornments — it is itself an adornment, woven from simplicity and craftsmanship”The hand-woven rug “Traditional Beauty” is made from natural wool following classic Hutsul aesthetics — without unnecessary experiments, only time-tested patterns and color combinatio..
1,400 грн.
The Hutsul hand-woven rug "Traditions of the Carpathians" is a unique work of folk art that reflects the richness of the cultural heritage of the Ukrainian Carpathians. Made from natural wool, this rug has a soft texture and a pleasant touch.The dimensions of the rug are 100 cm x 65 cm, 150 cm x 65 ..
1,400 грн.
“The warmth of the Carpathians is not measured in degrees — it is felt underfoot in the morning, stepping onto a wool rug.”The hand-woven rug “Warmth of the Carpathians” is made from natural wool, which retains excellent thermal insulation properties. The dense weaving structure makes it durable, wh..
1,400 грн.
«Every line on the loom is a path that someone’s grandmother once walked in the mountains.» This is how they speak in Kosiv about traditional hand-woven textiles, where the pattern is passed down from generation to generation — hence the name of this rug.The Hutsul hand-woven rug “Ornaments of the C..
1,400 грн.
“The colors of the Carpathians do not fade even in an urban apartment — they simply wait for you to lay them on the floor”The hand-woven runner “Colors of the Carpathians” is made from natural wool in soft pastel shades that recreate the colors of the Carpathian landscapes — from the light mist at d..
1,400 грн.
“Harmony in Hutsul weaving is not the silence of colors, but their balance, measured by the hand of the craftswoman”The hand-woven runner “Ethnic Harmony” is made of natural wool in a balanced color palette, where no shade exceeds another. The geometric pattern is designed to look equally good in bo..
1,400 грн.
“The Hutsul legend lives not in books, but in the threads woven by the hand of the master”The handwoven path “Hutsul Legend” is made from 100% natural wool in a bright, rich color palette. The ornament conveys the motifs of ancient Hutsul tales — symbols of nature, fertility, and ancestral memory wo..
1,400 грн.
“The lights of Verkhovyna can be seen from afar — just like the path woven in the colors of the evening fire”The hand-woven path “Lights of Verkhovyna” is made from natural wool in warm, fiery shades that resemble the flickers of a campfire on the highest meadows of Hutsulshchyna. The rich color pal..
1,400 грн.
“The magic of the mountains is not in the spells, but in how the mountains can be both harsh and warm at the same time”The handwoven rug “The Magic of the Mountains” is made from 100% natural yarn, with patterns that evoke the presence of the Carpathian mountains, forests, and traditional Hutsul sym..
1,400 грн.
“The melody of weaving sounds not for the ears, but for the hands — it is the rhythm of the shuttle weaving through the warp threads”The handwoven runner “Melody of Weaving” is made from natural wool using a technique passed down through generations. The rhythmic, repetitive pattern resembles notes ..
1,400 грн.
“The patterns of the Hutsul region are not painted — they are woven, thread by thread, from the memory of generations”The hand-woven runner “Patterns of the Hutsul Region” is made from natural wool in a rich, contrasting palette — the geometric ornament here is more expressive and denser than in res..
1,400 грн.
“The warmth of the master’s hands does not cool even after years — it remains in every twist of the thread”The hand-woven runner “The Warmth of the Master’s Hands” is made from natural wool, and every centimeter carries the imprint of the weaver's individual work. Unlike factory production, it is im..
4,600 грн.
The carpet runner “Chornohirskaya Stezka” is a traditional Hutsul woven product, made in a restrained graphite-gray palette with subtle terracotta accents. Vertical stripes of varying thickness create a rhythmic background on which a classic geometric ornament unfolds — rows of stylized “arrowheads”..
9,000 грн.
“In Chornohora, the fire burns — while the spruces stand and look at the sky.” This is how they refer to this carpet in Kosiv — and this is where its name comes from.The Hutsul carpet “Flame of Chornohora” is the hottest product from the Hutsul Carpet Workshop. Saturated red, graphite-black, ochre, ..
