Bronze zgarda 35х25 (ЗБ 01-20)

Hutsul cast crosses are famous all over Ukraine, as they differ with special form. They are referred to Maltese crosses. Crosses of the «Maltese type» are pagan. They have being existed since pre-Christian times and are known as one of the most ancient. Nowadays, more and more attention is paid to the authentic things, whether it's home furnishings, clothing or jewelry. That is why the crosses from the Hutsul masters are especially in demand among the customers of our website. 

On this page of the site you can order a Hutsul zgarda from Maltese crosses, made by the craftsman, carefully storing his family traditions – Orest Oniskiv. Orest's grandfather, Roman Strinadyuk was the famous Ukrainian master of the art processing of metal and leather. To the present day works of Roman Strinadyuk are valuable exhibits of Ukrainian museums. Due to knowledge that is transmitted from father to son in the Orest's family, today you can buy zgarda, made by ancient technology, elements of which were cast in bronze under the home conditions. The handcraft consists of 19 crosses and solar signs. A snap in the form of chepraga has original shape and is fixed at 90 degrees angle. Elements are strung on a metal wiring and connected by springs made of brass.        

You can buy the cast, minted and engraved zgarda in the Internet store «Zgarda».