My Choice of Materials: Aesthetic, Ethical, and Built to Last

Why Materials Matter Every NoBoringBagsArt handbag is a meticulously crafted, cruelty-free piece of wearable art. Designed with exquisite textile materials, these bags redefine luxury without compromise. When I started creating NoBoringBagsArt, I knew my bags had to be intentional, not just beautiful accessories. Every material I choose reflects my values, my technique, and my approach to design. One of my core principles is never using genuine leather. This isn’t just a trend or a preference — it’s a deeply personal decision. Many years ago, I made a conscious choice: no living being should suffer for fashion. Thankfully, the world offers … Continued

How to Start a Handmade Business from Scratch

I never planned to start a handmade business. Like many creatives, I simply loved making things with my hands. But turning creativity into something more — a real business — felt overwhelming. How to start a handmade business? That question haunted me for a long time. Could I actually make a living from what I loved? What if no one bought my work? What if I failed? At first, I hesitated. There was always a fear of failure — what if I invested my time, energy, and hopes into this, and it didn’t work out? What if no one cared … Continued

Why I Chose Punch Needle Embroidery?

In the spring of 2022, after being forced to leave Ukraine due to the war, I found myself in Bulgaria, completely unaware that I would start sewing — let alone embroidering in the punch needle embroidery technique. My professional background is in web development, with an additional passion for ceramics. Yes, quite an unexpected combination! In 2016, after being forced to leave Crimea due to the russian occupation and facing separation from my parents, I found solace in creativity — specifically, working with clay. Although, to be honest, art and design have always been a part of me. Besides web … Continued

The stone embroideries of Nova Kakhovka in textiles, Kherson region, Ukraine

About the project A great love for Ukraine, gratitude to the Kherson region, which sheltered me and my son during forced migration and a complete inability to sit back, prompted me to start this project. I have a desire to show the world the beauty of my country. I created textile wall panels – copies of “the stone embroideries of Nova Kakhovka”, in the technique of carpet embroidery with punch needles. Each panel is handmade. From September 2022 to August 2023, I managed to embroider 15 panels. All textile wall panels are ready for exhibitions. About “the stone embroideries of … Continued