Gerdan Stefania inherited A handmade Ukrainian traditional necklace

A handmade Ukrainian traditional necklace called a «gerdan» crafted from white beads arranged in a geometric design and adorned with beaded flowers around the choker-like necklace

the ensemble can be accessorized with a traditional Ukrainian headpiece «chlitse» adorned with pom-poms

Additionally

It is intricately woven from a beadings gradient and enhanced with tassels on the back

and adorned with fluffy pom-poms

Gerdan Stefania inherited A handmade Ukrainian traditional necklaceA handmade Ukrainian traditional necklace called a gerdan crafted from white beads arranged in a geometric design and embellished with long beaded fringes. Typically, the gerdan functioned not only as a necklace but also as a protective talisman.