Pivnyk tote bag
This tote bag shows an illustration of a traditional ceramic rooster (pivnyk in Ukrainian). This rooster has become a symbol of Ukraine’s survival in the face of Russia’s invasion after it appeared in a photo from Borodianka, Kyiv Oblast, in April 2022.
The photo showed a ruined apartment building, where an entire room had been ripped away in a Russian strike. Just one wall with a kitchen cabinet remained intact. On top of that cabinet a ceramic rooster was still standing. The rooster is thought to have first been produced sometime around 1960 in a pottery factory in the nearby town of Vasylkiv.
This illustration is by Andrii Voloshyn and is part of a collaboration with the Kyiv Independent.
Andrii Voloshyn is a nuclear physicist and a self-taught illustrator with 15 years of professional experience. The illustrations in this collection are a junction of modern and eternal Ukrainian symbols, brought together with a contemporary and lively style.
Pictured here:
- TikTok producer and video host Masha Lavrova with the pivnyk tote bag.
Features
• 100% polyester
• Maximum weight limit – 44lbs (20kg)
• Large inside pocket
• Comfortable cotton webbing handles
• Vibrant colors that won't fade
• Available in one size
• Blank product components sourced from Israel
Shipping info
- Ukraine: 7-11 business days
- US, EU, Canada, UK, Australia, Japan: 2-11 business days
Please allow 3-7 business days for order processing. Delivery can take up to 17 business days, depending on the item's availability in your region.
This product is made especially for you, which is why it may take a little extra time to deliver. Making products on demand helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!Story behind the illustration
In the first months of Russia's full-scale invasion, one image of a destroyed apartment building went viral for encapsulating Ukraine's resistance. The photo taken in April 2022 showed a ruined building in Borodianka in Kyiv Oblast, where an entire room had been ripped away in a Russian strike. Just one wall with a kitchen cabinet remained intact. On top of the cabinet, a ceramic rooster was miraculously still standing. The rooster is thought to have first been produced sometime around 1960 in a factory in the nearby town of Vasylkiv, and is based on traditional Ukrainian pottery.
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